Senior Fund Accountant
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role will assist in the accounting functions for our publicly traded entities, a hybrid mortgage REIT and
a residential mortgage REIT (which is the process of converting to a Registered Investment Company
"RIC"). The Senior Fund Accountant will report to the Controller.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
§ Create and review monthly financial and management reports for the funds.
§ Liaise with outside administrators to create and maintain the financial records for the entities.
§ Reconcile administrator data to internal portfolio management systems.
§ Assist in quarterly/annual financial statement and footnote disclosure preparation and review.
§ Perform various balance sheet/profit and loss reconciliations and reporting for loan portfolios.
§ Coordinate with product accountants on complex securitizations and other deals to ensure proper
presentation in official books and records, including cost rolls and other financial reporting
schedules.
§ Maintain expense accrual budgets, analyze budget-to-actuals, and liaise with relevant departments
on expense projections and allocations between deals or desks.
§ Assist in preparation of quarterly/annual investor/regulatory reporting (10Q/K, investor
presentations, earnings releases, board packages). This also includes handling audit
inquiries/requests and assisting with investor relations/marketing requests from time to time.
§ Coordinate with tax function in preparation of periodic tax deliverables and tax related compliance
support as well as tax projections and planning based on accounting data.
Desirable background:
§ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
§ 3-7 years Public Accounting/Fund Accounting experience.
§ Understanding of complex legal structures and related accounting consolidation issues
§ Knowledge of fixed income, whole loans, derivatives, MBS and derivatives is a plus.
§ Excellent analytical, quantitative and computer skills (extensive knowledge of Excel is a
requirement, SQL a plus)
§ Strong communication, problem solving skills, and leadership ability.
§ Extremely detailed oriented and organized, with a willingness to learn and be challenged.