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Director of Accounting
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Robert Half
Wayzata, MN (In Person)
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Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Fund Accounting to lead core fund accounting oversight across month-end close, shadow accounting, controls, and reporting for funds and related entities, including broker-dealer close review and regulatory support. This consultant will partner closely with Accounting, Operations, Investor Relations, and third-party service providers to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial reporting.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversee month-end close across funds, related entities, and broker-dealer structures, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Lead shadow accounting oversight and review reconciliations between internal records and third-party fund administrator reporting.
Monitor NAV reporting, fund activity, cash balances, fees, expenses, and allocation accuracy.
Review and strengthen accounting controls, documentation, and governance processes across the platform.
Partner with Investor Relations on investor statements, capital activity support, and other key external reporting deliverables.
Support regulatory reporting, including Form PF and broker-dealer reporting requirements.
Coordinate audit support, including PBC schedules, tie-outs, financial statement preparation, and auditor request management.
Prepare leadership-ready reporting on close status, variances, exceptions, and key accounting matters.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancements, standardization, and automation tools such as Excel.
Preferred QualificationsExtensive fund accounting experience within alternative investments, hedge funds, private funds, or asset management environments.
Strong background in month-end close, shadow accounting, fund administrator oversight, and NAV reporting.
Experience with broker-dealer accounting and regulatory reporting support.
Knowledge of investor allocations, management fees, incentive fees, and fund expense structures.
Proven success in strengthening controls, managing audits, and improving accounting processes.
Advanced Excel skills and strong executive communication abilities.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half Management Resources.
Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversee month-end close across funds, related entities, and broker-dealer structures, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Lead shadow accounting oversight and review reconciliations between internal records and third-party fund administrator reporting.
Monitor NAV reporting, fund activity, cash balances, fees, expenses, and allocation accuracy.
Review and strengthen accounting controls, documentation, and governance processes across the platform.
Partner with Investor Relations on investor statements, capital activity support, and other key external reporting deliverables.
Support regulatory reporting, including Form PF and broker-dealer reporting requirements.
Coordinate audit support, including PBC schedules, tie-outs, financial statement preparation, and auditor request management.
Prepare leadership-ready reporting on close status, variances, exceptions, and key accounting matters.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancements, standardization, and automation tools such as Excel.
Preferred QualificationsExtensive fund accounting experience within alternative investments, hedge funds, private funds, or asset management environments.
Strong background in month-end close, shadow accounting, fund administrator oversight, and NAV reporting.
Experience with broker-dealer accounting and regulatory reporting support.
Knowledge of investor allocations, management fees, incentive fees, and fund expense structures.
Proven success in strengthening controls, managing audits, and improving accounting processes.
Advanced Excel skills and strong executive communication abilities.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half Management Resources.
Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.