Senior Fund Accountant, Bay Area

The Voleon Group•Berkeley, CA

1d•$125,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Voleon is a technology company applying AI and machine learning to investment management. The Senior Fund Accountant will report directly to the Fund Accounting Manager and take a lead role in fund accounting, post-trade operations, reporting, and projects while mentoring junior team members. The position collaborates with operations and technical teams to support company growth and scale infrastructure, and contributes to the Finance team's daily operations and infrastructure development. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the Berkeley office. Expected work hours are 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a hedge fund, public accounting for asset management, or as a fund administrator.
Thorough understanding of financial reporting and its application to investment management funds.
Experience with enterprise-level accounting software such as VPM, Geneva, or Arcesium.
Advanced abilities in Microsoft Excel.
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to work hybrid three days a week from the Berkeley office.
Availability for expected work hours of 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience automating manual processes.
Exposure to or interest in gaining experience with Python or SQL.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain accurate key reporting, including monthly and annual financial statements, tax compliance, and treasury management across multiple asset classes and geographies.
Help review tax compliance reporting.
Serve as a primary contact for service providers and ensure policies and internal control standards are followed.
Own and oversee daily and monthly reconciliations between internal records, prime brokers, counterparties, banks, and the fund administrator.
Maintain the internal accounting system; produce and review daily and monthly trading P&L and AUM reports; and confirm settlement activity across trading strategies.
Mentor and support junior Fund Accountants.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the fund accounting function.