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Hedge Fund Accountant in San Francisco, CA

Hedge Fund Accountant Job Description

A hedge fund accountant should have a prior work history in investment accounting, product controller work, auditing, accounts payable/accounts receivable or budgeting and experience with various financial products. Strong verbal and writing abilities, analytical expertise, and proficiency with Excel are highly preferred. A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.

Typical hedge fund accountant duties:

Analyzing fund performance on daily and monthly basisWorking with various financial productsPricing fund portfoliosReconciling funds cash and positions to outside sourcesPerforming month-end close processes and preparing financial statementsWorking with auditors to prepare and present year-end financial accounts

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Salary for Hedge Fund Accountant in San Francisco, CA
67163 - 131963
25th percentile
67163
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
89775
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
131963
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Manager of Hedge Fund Accounting 104288 132975 148500 Manager of Mutual Fund Accounting 92138 110363 130275 Fund Operations Specialist 61425 86063 123188 Mutual Fund Accountant 61763 73913 95513

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