Senior Fund Accountant
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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.