Accountant

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant in Hackensack, NH. Key Tasks: Supervises a team of administrators who are responsible for providing accounting, administration and investor servicing to investment companies and advisers Serves as trusted advisor to clients by continually assessing changing business and strategies, as well as providing expertise, tools, and information to focus on growing investments Acts as the escalation point for all clients assigned to the team and directs issue resolution and process changes to support client needs Proactively identifies risk-related issues through review of qualitative and quantitative data, anticipates obstacles, and then implements mitigating solutions Works on a team of administrators (with some supervisory duties similar to a low senior accountant in public accounting) who are responsible for providing accounting, administration, financial reporting and regulatory reporting services to investment companies (including, but not limited to, hedge funds, private equity funds, CLOs etc.) and advisers Serves as trusted advisor to clients by continually assessing changing business and strategies, as well as providing expertise, tools, and information to focus on growing investments Acts as the escalation point for all clients assigned to the team and directs issue resolution and process changes to support client needs Proactively identifies risk-related issues through review of qualitative and quantitative data, anticipates obstacles, and then implements mitigating solutions Reviews the accounting and financial statement information provided for audit and tax reviews, documentation, and set-up of the accounting principles for unusual investment types, and set-up/processing of complex expense and incentive fee calculations and reconciliation items Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience Five to Seven years of experience in alternative investments industry either at a fund, an administrator or at Big Four/Midsize public accounting firm doing fund audits Preferred Skills/Experience: CPA preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products Thorough knowledge of Advent applications preferred Thorough knowledge of the Confluence financial reporting platform preferred Thorough knowledge and understanding of portfolio accounting and the investment management industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven team-oriented, leadership and organizational skills The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.