Senior Accountant CFO Services

Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half's Financial Services Division is partnering with a growing investment management firm in San Francisco to add a Senior Accountant to its team. This is a great opportunity to join a sophisticated, entrepreneurial investment environment where you'll work closely with leadership and have exposure to a variety of accounting and investment operations. The firm offers a collaborative, close-knit culture, along with an attractive hybrid schedule that allows for 3–4 days of work from home each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile daily investment activity across client portfolios, including equities, options, foreign exchange, and derivative positions, using portfolio accounting and investment management systems.
• Partner with portfolio managers, brokers, and other counterparties to monitor trade activity and ensure timely transaction settlement.
• Support the operations of closed-end investment vehicles, including capital call calculations, transaction closings, and cash and treasury management.
• Compile investment performance reports, portfolio summaries, and risk metrics for client and investor distribution.
• Review monthly and quarterly fund NAVs, including investor allocations, waterfall calculations, and capital account statements.
• Monitor corporate actions and reconcile activity against prime broker records to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of client valuation procedures and expense allocation policies.
• Coordinate and process payments to vendors across investment funds and management companies.
• Leverage Bloomberg to review and update investment valuations and pricing.
• Support annual audit and tax preparation processes by coordinating schedules, documentation, and deliverables.
• Contribute to internal projects, process improvements, and other accounting and operational initiatives as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience within financial services, ideally with exposure to fund accounting, alternative investments, and client-facing responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and investment accounting principles.
• Experience with fund operations, investment reconciliations, NAV reviews, investor allocations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and planning systems; experience with Power BI and Adaptive is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, integrity, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Team-oriented professional who enjoys working in a sophisticated, entrepreneurial, and close-knit environment.

Jennifer Fukumae is a direct-hire recruiter specializing in Financial Services, partnering with firms and professionals to connect top talent with the right opportunities. Reach out via LinkedIn or email to start a conversation.