Alternative Investment Accountant
4 days ago
New York
Job Description Our client is a global insurance group. They seek a temp Alternative Investment Accountant to join their Manhattan, NY office. Responsibilities • Maintain general ledger accounting for alternative investment funds and related entities, • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and/or IFRS, • Record and reconcile capital contributions, distributions, management fees, incentive fees, and expenses, • Calculate net asset value (NAV) and performance metrics, as applicable, • Support fund launches, closings, and liquidations, including accounting setup and documentation, • Coordinate with third-party fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and custodians, • Prepare schedules and support for audits, tax filings, and investor reporting, • Monitor investment activity, valuations, and income recognition, • Ensure compliance with fund agreements, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, • Assist with process improvements, system implementations, and accounting automation initiatives Requirements • 7+ years of relevant experience, • Hedge Fund, Alternative investment, or private equity experience is required, • Excellent communication skills, • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, • Ability to manage multiple funds, deadlines, and stakeholders, • Alteryx experience is preferred, • Clearwater or Canoe skills are a plus JobID: 47749 Company DescriptionAbacus Group is an award-winning executive search firm specializing in the permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm placement of Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology professionals across all industries. Our diligent and personal approach has been honored by Clearly Rated’s “Best of Staffing” awards for exceptional service as well as Forbes' "America’s Best Recruiting Firms" awards. We attribute our repeat recognition as one of Crain’s New York’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” to our familial, supportive, and transparent company culture. Founded in 1997, Abacus Group is headquartered in New York with additional offices in California and Florida.Abacus Group is an award-winning executive search firm specializing in the permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm placement of Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology professionals across all industries. Our diligent and personal approach has been honored by Clearly Rated’s “Best of Staffing” awards for exceptional service as well as Forbes' "America’s Best Recruiting Firms" awards. We attribute our repeat recognition as one of Crain’s New York’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” to our familial, supportive, and transparent company culture. Founded in 1997, Abacus Group is headquartered in New York with additional offices in California and Florida.