Hedge Fund Associate

Infinit-O isn't just about business process optimization, we're about people. For over 20 years, we've been helping some of the world's fastest-growing companies in Financial Services, Healthcare, and Technology achieve multiple strategic advantages through data-driven solutions, high-performance teams, and cutting-edge technology. Our world-class Net Promoter Score of 75 reflects our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

But what truly sets us apart is our culture. At Infinit-O, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and sustainable growth. We embrace differences, empower perspectives, and create equal opportunities for everyone. Our people-first approach has earned us the Great Place To Work Certification three times, and as a B Corp Certified company, we're dedicated to making a positive impact not just in business, but in the communities we serve.

With a highly engaged and innovative team, we don't just optimize processes, we also create meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering Quality Service

● Prepare and maintain the accounting data for a portfolio of client engagements

● Ensure all client deliverables are prepared accurately and with a high level of quality

● Strive to perform high quality work and reduce the need for revisions.

● Perform a self-review of every NAV closing before submitting to supervisor for review

● Strive to provide overall client satisfaction

● Respond to all client queries promptly. When unsure of answers, seek guidance from a supervisor and make sure that client queries are solved in a satisfactory manner

Accountability

● Preparation of historical fund data, G/L entry, analysis of client accounts and performance of account reconciliations

● Reconcile cash account to statements identifying and resolving all differences

● Reconcile positions/securities to broker statements

● Research and resolve any differences between the accounting and broker reports

● Price the portfolios in accordance with Firm and Fund pricing policies

● Ensure consistency of all reports included in NAV pack and resolve all differences

● Prepare accounting entries and book to ledger

● Perform month-end close processes/financial statement preparation and ensure completion of all control checks per SOC checklist

● Prepare fund expense and accrual reconciliations

● Prepare investor allocations and ensure fee/allocations are booked accurately

● Review all key legal fund offering documents and identify possible accounting or administrative implementation issues

● Develop a thorough technical knowledge of each fund overseen to ensure high quality client service

● Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Account Managers with year-end audit liaison

● Prepare Year End supporting schedules for external auditors and assist with preparation of draft financial statements

● Ensure high touch communication with all audit/tax contacts and verify accuracy of all internally prepared support provided to auditors before it is submitted

● Drive and Resilience

● Alert supervisors when downtime is expected and volunteer to assist in a new project or internal initiatives

● Keep an accurate time log and record all time spent on client engagements

● Have a willingness to work extra hours as necessary to meet client expectations and deadlines. Contribute to a team environment and provide support to supervisor

Technical Expertise

● Develop a learning plan to gain an in-depth understanding of Fund Accounting and Investment Management industries

● Understand our clients and their strategies; Analyze your assigned funds performance on a monthly basis and follow the markets

● Gain knowledge (through on the job training and research) of various securities including equities, bonds, swaps, options, FX, mortgages, financing and futures

● Develop knowledge of accounting standards relevant to Investment Management

● Obtain or maintain a license or professional credential

● Monitor continuing education requirements and develop a learning plan to improve industry knowledge

Problem Solving

● Alert supervisors when unexpected issues come up

● Communicate new challenges faced and proactively work with supervisors in developing solutions to overcome

engagement issues

● Proactively suggest improvements or refine the current process to continually raise the level of quality service and

deliverables

● Take part in engagement planning procedures, provide regular status updates to supervisors, and handle regular

debrief meetings internally and with clients when necessary

● Professionalism

● Help build and maintain the firm's ethical culture through all of your actions. Demonstrate integrity and

professionalism in all interactions with clients and other members of the firm

● Proactively seek out opportunities for team building within the office. Develop and sustain relationships internally

and externally that help build career longevity

Job Requirements and Credentials:

Essential (MUST HAVE)

• Educational background in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study
• 1-3 years of work experience; proper accounting experience and exposure to the alternative investment industry