FR Team Lead

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated FR (Financial Reporting) Team Lead to oversee and guide our financial reporting staff. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in asset management accounting and a proven ability to manage and mentor a team. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, overseeing financial statement preparation, and fostering strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development:
• Supervise, monitor, and review the daily and periodic assignments of the reporting staff.
• Train staff on established and updated regulations and rules.
• Establish department and individual goals; prepare performance evaluations; and direct individual and group staff meetings.
• Manage the career development for all Regulatory Reporting Accountants through group and individual training.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
• Compile and provide guidance on monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports, such as Form PF and Form SLT.
• Support reporting and fund accounting related duties during peak periods as defined by the Senior Manager.
• Contribute to identifying, researching, and communicating recent authoritative pronouncements to offices and clients.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
• Contribute to strong relationships through interactions with internal parties, clients, and audit firm personnel.
• Write and/or review various reports related to engagements.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for clients upon request.
• Troubleshoot Fund Accounting and client issues.
• Recognize and communicate potential opportunities for new clients as well as value-added service enhancements for existing clients.
• Operational Excellence:
• Understand engagement economics as it relates to managing budget for individual engagements and projects.
• Attend meetings and training to enhance knowledge to be passed down to the Regulatory Reporting Accountants.

About You

• Experience:
• Experience in managing a team of asset management accountants and/or auditors.
• Experience in asset management accounting in an Audit Firm, Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator, or other financial institution where financial products knowledge was gained.
• Previous financial statement or regulatory review and/or preparation experience.
• Exposure to complex fund structures, waterfall computation, and preferred return.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS is required.
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge in complex derivatives.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Education & Certifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA, CFA, CA, or other professional designation is preferred.