Sr. Fund Accountant, Alternative Funds

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New York
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together - with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone's access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough ... we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with - and those we acquire throughout our lives - are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage - Apply Now Get to Know the Opportunity: This position will be part of a small, dedicated team responsible for overseeing Voya Investment Management's growing alternatives business, focusing on Alternatives Funds Accounting. The Fund Alternatives platform is now $3+billion across a suite of alternative credit, residential and commercial mortgages, and project finance. Growth of the Fund Alternatives platform is a key corporate initiative, and there is a robust product pipeline across multiple investment strategies and asset classes. Preference is for a candidate with knowledge of direct lending, fixed income, derivatives, and/or FX markets. The position will need to partner with internal stakeholders and third-party service providers; candidate should be a collaborative team player while also able to work independently, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Please Note: This position has been designated as a hybrid-office/home role in Voya's New York office. Details of your in-office schedule will be finalized with your manager. The Contributions You'll Make:

• Review of net asset values and investor statements, including reconciliation of fund accruals, expenses, and investor allocations of management fees and performance fees/carried interest
• Review of annual fund audits and quarterly and semi-annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards
• Review of investor statements, capital calls and distributions.
• Liaise with third-party service providers, including auditors, tax accountants, and administrators.
• Assist with tax reporting requirements of the alternative funds platform.
• Partner with Legal and Operations teams to meet all regulatory and board reporting requirements.
• Help to enhance and document process, procedures and controls for reconciliation and reporting related to all investment fund accounting matters.
• Assist with investor reporting and requests.
• Complete ad-hoc requests for senior managementPreferred Knowledge & Experience:
  • Ideal candidate will have a minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and demonstrated ability to support fund platforms.
  • Understanding of fixed income and mortgage backed securities, direct lending and derivatives preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the dynamic accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements applicable to private funds, including master feeder and share series structures.
  • Good understanding of various types of fee structures (i.e. Waterfall vs Incentive fee)
  • Familiarity with fund documents and the application of the concepts within those documents.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work independently
  • Team player, flexible and ability to adapt
  • CPA preferred#LI-MG1Compensation Pay Disclosure: Voya is committed to pay that's fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate's geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $100,000 - 120,000 USDBe Well. Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That's why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.What We Offer
    • Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
    • 401(k) Savings plan - with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
    • Voya Retirement Plan - employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
    • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
    • Paid time off - including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
    • Paid volunteer time - 40 hours per calendar yearLearn more about Critical Skills At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
      • Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
      • Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
      • Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
      • Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
      • Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference .

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