Accounting Analyst
Millennium Management is seeking a sharp, dynamic individual at the Analyst level to join our Fund Accounting team. The ideal candidate will bring public accounting or private hedge fund experience and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. This is an exciting opportunity to gain broad exposure across a wide range of financial products, legal entities, and cross-functional teams at one of the world's leading alternative asset managers.
Principal Responsibilities- Own the month-end close process, including the preparation of journal entries and comprehensive reconciliations across multiple legal entities related to trading revenues and expenses
- Perform detailed reconciliations and analysis across a diverse range of products including equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives
- Track and manage investor PNL allocations, including both asset-based and PNL-based fee structures across fund entities
- Manage fund expense accruals, allocations, and reimbursements in accordance with fund governing documents
- Assist in the preparation of annual fund financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the firm including Financial Reporting, PM Compensation, Valuation, Operations, Middle Office, Legal, Investor Relations, and Tax
- Assist in reconciliations to both the internal operations team and third-party fund administrator, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all reporting
Qualifications & Skills Required- 3+ years of experience at a public accounting firm or within a hedge fund environment; CPA preferred
- Geneva experience is required; strong working knowledge of fund accounting systems
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Solid understanding of fund accounting principles for private credit and alternative investment funds
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable working with web-based financial applications
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, high-volume environment
- A dynamic, proactive personality with the confidence to present findings and recommendations to senior management
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous process improvement
Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $160,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.
