Vice President, Fund Accounting & Transfer Agency Oversight

Cantor Fitzgerald•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management is seeking a Vice President, Fund Accounting & Transfer Agency Oversight to support its growing Commodities business. This role will be responsible for overseeing fund accounting operations, NAV governance, and transfer agency oversight across a range of investment products. The position will serve as a key liaison with third-party administrators, custodians, transfer agents, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate fund reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration oversight, asset management operations, or a related function.
Strong knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940 ('40 Act) fund structures and NAV oversight.
Experience overseeing third-party fund administrators and transfer agents.
Strong understanding of fund operations, controls, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commodities, futures, or CPO investment products preferred.
Exposure to UCITS fund structures and international fund operations preferred.
CPA designation preferred.
Experience working with auditors, regulators, fund boards, and external service providers preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily, monthly, and annual fund accounting activities performed by third-party administrators.
Review and validate NAV calculations, portfolio valuations, expense accruals, and financial reporting.
Monitor service provider performance and ensure adherence to established service level agreements.
Coordinate audits, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support the launch of new funds and investment products.
Oversee transfer agency operations, including shareholder servicing, subscriptions, redemptions, distributions, and account maintenance activities.
Monitor transfer agent controls, performance metrics, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Review operational risk issues, escalations, and remediation efforts.
Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, Product, and Finance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Ensure compliance with Investment Company Act of 1940 ("'40 Act") requirements and other applicable regulations.
Support board reporting, trustee materials, and fund governance processes.
Maintain oversight frameworks, policies, and procedures related to fund operations.
Participate in due diligence reviews of third-party service providers.
Support commodities-related investment products and operational processes.
Lead projects focused on process improvements, controls, and operational scalability.