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• Company

  Objective Paradigm

• Location

  Chicago, IL, 60610

• Compensation

  Based on experience

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  25 Nov 2008

• eFC Ref no

  451991

Hedge Fund Accounting Client overview: Successful fund of hedge fund, established over 35 years ago. The firm offers a variety of funds that provide investment opportunities globally.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for pooled investment vehicles and accounts managed by the firm.
• General responsibility for books and records of assigned manager and fund entities.
• Assisting in special projects as requested.
• Daily reconciliation of bank and brokerage accounts.
• Liaison between the Firm and underlying managers/administrators.
• Weekly calculation of performance of underlying managers.
• Obtaining and reviewing of assets under management of underlying managers.
• Assisting in preparation for annual audited financial statements, tax returns and SEC compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies.
• Weekly and monthly calculation and reporting of fund performance.
• Monthly review of objectives and constraints of funds.

Professional Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets.
• Accounting experience in managing hedge funds.
• Experience with spreadsheets, general ledger and portfolio software.
• PC experience – MS Word; Excel; Outlook; Access.
• Demonstrated team player; self starter; independent thinker; excellent judgment.
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Exposure to financial reporting, auditing and tax.
• Experience with pooled investment vehicles, mutual funds, brokerage firms or investment banks helpful.