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Fund Accountant

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying machine learning to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. You will be working with strategies that are at the forefront of machine learning and statistical trading. The strategies have been carefully designed to generate non-correlated returns. Our firm and its strategies are the product of many years of meticulous research and craftsmanship, and you will lead the way in bringing them to investors.In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.As a Fund Accountant, you will report directly to the Fund Finance Director. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across the company to help manage fund accounting, post-trade operations, reporting, and various projects. You will also collaborate closely with other operations teams and technical teams across the company to support growth projects and scale Voleon's infrastructure. This role is a means to make a difference: together with the Finance team, you will be a core member of running our daily operations and creating infrastructure.Responsibilities• Maintain accuracy and provide key reporting, including the monthly and annual financial statements, tax compliance responsibilities, and treasury management related to our investment funds (across multiple asset classes and geographies)• Work closely with our service providers to ensure policies and internal control standards are being followed• Develop and monitor daily and monthly reconciliations between internal records, prime brokers, counterparties, banks, and the fund administrator• Maintain the internal accounting system, produce daily and monthly trading profit and loss reports and AUM reports, and confirm settlement activity across trading strategies• Manage projects including efficiency initiatives, global fixed income trading efforts, new broker/trading counterparty onboarding, and researching/ implementing new product launchesRequirements• 2-5 years of experience in public accounting, a private fund or fund administrator• Thorough understanding of financial reporting and its application to investment management funds• Experience working with enterprise-level accounting software• Advanced abilities in Microsoft Excel• Experience automating manual processes (preferred)• Exposure to or interest in gaining experience with python or SQL (preferred)• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting• Authorization to work in the United StatesThe base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral ProgramIf you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program .Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Vaccination RequirementThe Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community, and to support public health efforts.

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What You Should Know About Fund Accountant, The Voleon Group

At Voleon, a leader in the integration of machine learning into investment management, we are excited to announce an opening for a Fund Accountant based in Berkeley, CA. This is not just a job; it's a chance to join a dynamic team of finance and technology experts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of financial innovation. As a Fund Accountant, you will report to the Fund Finance Director and play an essential role in maintaining the accuracy of our financial operations. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues to manage fund accounting, post-trade operations, and reporting, all while supporting various growth projects that enhance our infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include maintaining financial statements, ensuring tax compliance, and developing reconciliation processes between multiple internal and external stakeholders. We pride ourselves on creating a collegial and supportive work environment with competitive compensation, modern office facilities, and daily catered lunches. If you're ready to make an impact in a cutting-edge financial landscape while indulging in a culture focused on continuous learning, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us at Voleon. Let's work together to transform investment management as we know it!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Fund Accountant at Voleon?

As a Fund Accountant at Voleon, your primary responsibilities include maintaining the accuracy of financial statements, managing tax compliance related to our investment funds, and overseeing the reconciliation of accounts between various stakeholders like prime brokers and banks. You will also work on developing financial reports, managing projects to improve efficiency, and contributing to growth initiatives across the firm.