Investment Accountant - Associate

The Major Fund Accounting & Reporting team member will be involved in a wide range of investment accounting and operational activities across multiple asset classes – cash, domestic and global equities, fixed income, hedge funds, real estate, and private investments.

Overall Responsibilities: 

• Fund Accounting and Operations: Act as a team lead to assist and mentor OAR team members in the preparation of workpapers and reports to support both internal and external clients’ needs including but not limited to:
  • Monthly accounting close processes
  • Private Investment and Hedge Fund monthly valuation/pricing processes
  • Monitoring private investment activity (calls and distributions)
  • Monitoring and preparing public and hedge fund investment activity (calls and distributions)
  • Consolidation processes
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports
  • External fund manager reconciliations
  • Audit work papers and other information
  • Financial Statement Preparation
• Workpaper Review: Perform initial review of Senior Analyst and Analyst prepared workpapers and reports
• Content Resource: Take initiative to find solutions to issues as they arise; coach/mentor team members and provide oversight where applicable
• Build Relationships: Actively engages with clients and customers to find solutions, resolve issues, strengthen relationships and build trust
• Ad Hoc Project and Reporting Requests: Team lead for projects and the preparation of special ad hoc reporting requests as assigned

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting
• MBA or CPA
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in public accounting or other financial services accounting role
• Thorough understanding of endowment and accounting processes and workflows
• Competency with applications and technology tools used in team processes and workflows
• Highly responsible and takes ownership of their assignments and work product
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Elevated attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and presence to communicate effectively
• Collegial team player possessing intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtfulness
• Constructive, “can do” attitude committed to consistently doing what is in the best interest of the organization
• Unquestioned honesty, integrity, and transparency
• Cultural fit is a must in a respectful, collegial, and open working environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Power BI or equivalent

NOTE: This role requires in-office, 4 days a week, Monday thru Thursday.

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As part of UTIMCO’s Code of Ethics and personal trading compliance requirements, employees are subject to restrictions and reporting obligations related to personal securities trading activities, including activities conducted through household or dependent accounts. Please refer to UTIMCO’s Code of Ethics for additional information regarding these requirements. If you or someone in your household engages in extensive personal trading, please raise the issue with Human Resources for further discussion.