Manager of Fund Accounting

CSC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Fund Accounting supports client relationships and oversees fund accounting activities for assigned clients. The role reviews accounting records, supporting schedules, financial reports, cash and investment activity, workpapers, and IRS Form 1099 filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. The manager may prepare these items as needed and ensures standard procedures, controls, service-level agreements, and team best practices are followed. The position coordinates deliverables with clients and internal teams, responds to client inquiries, and escalates issues as needed. It supports year-end audits, SOC 1 audits, and SBA examinations; supervises, trains, and develops staff; and leads or participates in operational improvement projects, including automation of Excel calculations and improvements to workpaper processes. The role also performs internal tasks such as mandatory training and time tracking. This is a hybrid position based in Livingston, New Jersey, or Wilmington, Delaware, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The stated compensation range is $100,000 to $140,000; compensation decisions depend on factors including location, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
Experience in portfolio/investment accounting and partnership accounting.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF/THEN, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, and named ranges.
Ability to delegate responsibilities, mentor staff, and oversee team performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Experience managing client relationships.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate.
Experience with Investran and Geneva.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing client relationships.
Review accounting records, supporting schedules, and financial reports for assigned clients.
Review cash activity, including journal entries and wire transfers, for accuracy and timeliness.
Review investment activity, including purchases, sales, and interest accruals and income.
Review comprehensive workpapers that reconcile and support the trial balance.
Review IRS Form 1099 for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare the accounting records, reports, activity reviews, workpapers, and tax forms described above as needed.
Ensure standard procedures and controls are followed.
Communicate with clients to obtain information, resolve inquiries, and provide status updates.
Coordinate deliverables with client and internal teams.
Ensure processes comply with service-level agreements and escalate issues when needed.
Support the year-end audit process, SOC 1 audit, and SBA examination.
Develop, supervise, and train staff.
Lead or participate in projects to improve operational efficiency, including automating Excel-based calculations and enhancing workpaper processes.
Ensure the fund accounting team uses best practices.
Complete internal tasks, including mandatory training and time tracking.