5+ years of experience in hedge fund, public accounting for asset management, or fund administration
Thorough understanding of financial reporting for investment management funds
Experience with enterprise-level accounting software (VPM, Geneva, Arcesium)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated experience in automating manual processes (preferred)
Exposure to or interest in Python or SQL (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting
Responsibilities
Lead and ensure accuracy in key financial reporting, including monthly and annual statements
Assist with tax compliance reporting review
Act as primary contact for service providers, ensuring adherence to policies and controls
Oversee daily and monthly reconciliations with internal records and external parties
Maintain the internal accounting system and produce trading P&L and AUM reports
Mentor junior Fund Accountants on the team
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives in fund accounting
Benefits
Hybrid work model with three days in the Berkeley office
Opportunity to mentor and lead junior team members
Engagement in impactful projects that support company growth
Involvement in process improvement and automation initiatives
Participation in the 'Friends of Voleon' referral program with potential bonuses
Full Job Description
As a Senior Fund Accountant, you will report directly to the Fund Accounting Manager. You will take a lead role in managing fund accounting, post-trade operations, reporting, and various projects, while mentoring junior team members. You will collaborate closely with other operations teams and technical teams across the company to support growth projects and scale Voleon's infrastructure. This role is a means to make a difference: together with the Finance team, you will be a core member of running our daily operations and creating infrastructure.
This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Berkeley office.
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain accuracy in key reporting, including monthly and annual financial statements, tax compliance, and treasury management across multiple asset classes and geographies
Help with tax compliance reporting review
Serve as a primary point of contact for service providers, ensuring policies and internal control standards are followed
Own and oversee daily and monthly reconciliations between internal records, prime brokers, counterparties, banks, and the fund administrator
Maintain the internal accounting system; produce and review daily and monthly trading P&L reports, AUM reports, and confirm settlement activity across trading strategies
Mentor and support junior Fund Accountants on the team
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the fund accounting function
Requirements
5+ years of experience in hedge fund, public accounting for asset management, or fund administrator
The expected work hours are 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Ability to work hybrid three days a week from our Berkeley office.
Thorough understanding of financial reporting and its application to investment management funds
Experience working with enterprise-level accounting software (VPM, Geneva, Arcesium)
Exposure to or interest in gaining experience with python or SQL (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting
Authorization to work in the United States
"Friends of Voleon" Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
About The Voleon Group
The Voleon Group is a quantitative investment management firm that uses advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. The company was founded in 2007 by Michael Kharitonov and Jon McAuliffe and is based in San Francisco, California. Voleon's investment strategies are based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, and the company has a team of over 200 researchers and engineers working to develop and improve its algorithms. Voleon manages several funds, including a long/short equity fund and a futures fund, and has a strong track record of performance. The company is known for its rigorous approach to research and its commitment to transparency and ethical behavior.
