Fund Accountant

Davidson Kempner • Philadelphia, PA

4h • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is a global investment management firm founded in 1983, with headquarters in New York and offices worldwide. The Firm invests globally across the capital structure in credit, equity, and real assets, utilizing a multi-dimensional, research-driven process to evaluate complex, global situations. Davidson Kempner seeks individuals with exceptional critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and diverse viewpoints. The Fund Accounting team is a central part of the finance function and back office, comprising experienced professionals in New York and Dublin. This team is responsible for monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for investment products, audited financial statements for funds and SPVs, investor and management reporting, regulatory filings, and assisting with complex investment transactions. The team collaborates with internal departments and external service providers, fostering a team-based culture committed to excellence, ethical conduct, and compliance, valuing all team members' thoughts and perspectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with strong academic history
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally a mix of public / private
• CPA required
• Private Equity fund or Hedge fund exposure required. Private Equity preferred.
• Strong knowledge of carry/waterfall mechanics
• Alteryx experience
• Very strong Excel skills
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and adapt to process changes
• Proven analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Team player and future leader

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end NAV packages and support for hedge funds and private equity funds and reconcile with administrator
• Prepare capital calls/distributions/waterfall allocations and reconcile with administrator
• Prepare funding and distribution flows for complex SPV structures
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting to investors
• Prepare ad hoc fund performance calculations for investor relations and marketing
• Review annual financial statements and coordinate with external auditors
• Review regulatory reporting including Form PF, AIFMD and TIC filings
• Create Alteryx workflows to automate tasks and improve efficiency
• Build strong relationships and foster an inclusive environment where the team is engaged, can openly share opinions and ideas, and can debate respectively

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level