Director, Investment Accounting | Global Investment Management
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Overview
Job Description
We are partnering with a leading global investment management firm to identify a Director – Fund Finance & Accounting to join its finance organization. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting and finance professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic business partnering.
In this role, you'll lead investment-related analytics and reporting across a diversified investment portfolio, working closely with finance, investment, and executive leadership teams. You'll play a key role in forecasting investment income, analyzing portfolio performance, supporting the accounting close process, and delivering insights that help drive business decisions.
What You'll Do
Lead forecasting and analysis of net investment income, book yield, and portfolio performance across a diverse range of investment assets.
Develop and enhance forecasting models for fixed income, mortgage loans, equities, and alternative investments.
Analyze key performance drivers, including investment activity, yield, spreads, credit performance, and market trends.
Partner with accounting and finance teams to support the monthly and quarterly close process and explain investment-related results.
Investigate earnings fluctuations and provide meaningful analysis to senior leadership.
Prepare reporting and presentations for executive management and other key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and operational processes through automation and technology.
Partner with technology teams to enhance reporting infrastructure and data quality.
Help establish best practices around reporting, data governance, and financial analytics.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in investment accounting, fund finance, financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, public accounting, consulting, or asset management.
Strong understanding of investment accounting, fund finance, financial reporting, and forecasting.
Experience analyzing investment portfolios that include fixed income, mortgage loans, equities, or alternative investments.
Ability to interpret accounting results and translate them into meaningful business insights.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership.
Experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a highly respected global investment organization with a sophisticated and diversified investment platform.
Work closely with senior finance and investment leaders on high-visibility initiatives.
Lead projects focused on forecasting, financial analysis, process improvement, and strategic decision support.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of fund finance, accounting, and financial reporting.
If you're an experienced finance or accounting professional looking to step into a leadership role with broad exposure and long-term growth potential, we'd welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation.
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