Hedge Fund Audit Analyst

We are currently seeking a Hedge Fund Audit Analyst for a short-term consulting opportunity with a leading investment management firm in New York, NY. This individual will support the annual audit and financial reporting processes for a portfolio of hedge funds, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably within hedge funds or other complex investment fund structures, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a 3+ month contract position based in Boston, MA, paying $60–$80 per hour depending on experience, following a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of hedge funds.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of changes, consolidated schedules of investments, and financial highlights.
• Prepare and review financial statement footnotes and required disclosures, including fair value measurements (ASC 820) and derivatives (ASC 815).
• Partner with internal accounting and financial reporting teams, fund administrators, and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Assist with audit-related projects and identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes.
• Provide technical accounting and financial reporting guidance based on prior experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably within hedge funds, alternative investments, or asset management.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit deliverables, and financial statement footnotes for complex investment funds.
• Well-versed in U.S. GAAP, including fair value measurements, derivatives accounting, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Knowledgeable in complex fund structures, including master-feeder funds, funds of funds, and standalone funds.
• Familiar with investment accounting and related disclosures for securities and derivatives, including equities, fixed income, swaps, futures, and options.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.