Head of Fund Accounting; Controller
- Employer
- Angel Oak Capital Advisors
- Location
- New York, USA
- Salary
- $250k - $300k
- Closing date
- Dec 5, 2024
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- Job Function
- Accounting/Audit/Tax
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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Location: New York, NY or Atlanta, GA
Company
Angel Oak Capital Advisors ("AOCA"; www.angeloakcapital.com) is an Atlanta-headquartered alternative investment management firm focused on providing compelling fixed income investment solutions for its clients. As of September 30, 2024, AOCA had approximately $18.7 billion in AUM (assets managed or serviced and committed but uncalled capital) through a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, interval fund, closed-end funds, hedge fund, private equity funds and separately managed accounts. Backed by a value-driven approach, Angel Oak Capital seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through a combination of stable current income and price appreciation. Our experienced investment team seeks the best opportunities in fixed income with a specialization in mortgage-backed securities, other areas of structured credit, and corporate credit. We are looking for a Senior Fund Accounting professional to join our team.
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the fund accounting function for all funds and SMAs managed by Angel Oak Capital Advisors.
Essential Functions:
Skills & Attributes Required:
Education & Technical Skills:
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Company
Angel Oak Capital Advisors ("AOCA"; www.angeloakcapital.com) is an Atlanta-headquartered alternative investment management firm focused on providing compelling fixed income investment solutions for its clients. As of September 30, 2024, AOCA had approximately $18.7 billion in AUM (assets managed or serviced and committed but uncalled capital) through a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, interval fund, closed-end funds, hedge fund, private equity funds and separately managed accounts. Backed by a value-driven approach, Angel Oak Capital seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through a combination of stable current income and price appreciation. Our experienced investment team seeks the best opportunities in fixed income with a specialization in mortgage-backed securities, other areas of structured credit, and corporate credit. We are looking for a Senior Fund Accounting professional to join our team.
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the fund accounting function for all funds and SMAs managed by Angel Oak Capital Advisors.
Essential Functions:
- Full management and oversight of the external reporting process, including monthly and quarterly reporting to investors, banks and other counterparties and prepare Board materials for public fund trust and private fund Board.
- Responsible for maintaining the quality and efficiency of the monthly and quarterly accounting and financial reporting process, including reconciliations and financial analysis.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, memos and procedures in accordance with GAAP and industry best practices, as well as ensuring an appropriate financial and operational control environment.
- Oversee fund accounting activities, including:
- Coordinate with fund administrators for accounting and reporting matters.
- Responsible for accounting for mortgage loans, derivatives, securitizations, RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, CDOs, ABS and other structured financial instruments.
- Review and coordinate fund expense analysis and expense processing.
- Analyze fund performance on a daily and monthly basis.
- Prepare allocations of capital calls and distributions and setup notices accordingly.
- Generate monthly and quarterly financial statements, accompanying notes, and supporting schedules.
- Daily/Monthly/Quarterly reconciliation of investment positions and fair market values.
- Preparation and/or review of variance and trend explanations.
- Assist with reviewing compliance and regulatory filings.
- Train and support junior level internal and external/outsourced staff and review the work produced by them.
- Prepare and maintain goals and career development plans for all direct reports.
- Design and implement internal audit practices and procedures.
- Spearhead the annual audit process for public and private funds.
- Responsible for technical accounting.
- Additional technical areas include Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS) and upREIT accounting.
- Responsible for tax accounting related to REIT and TRS and coordination of activities with outsourced providers.
- Maintain financial systems and corresponding IT general controls.
- Research accounting issues and determine appropriate treatment under GAAP.
- Perform quarterly and annual REIT compliance tests.
- Coordinate audit and tax activities with external service providers.
Skills & Attributes Required:
- Predisposition toward continuous improvement and development of sustainable solutions
- Strong sense of accountability; takes ownership to resolve issues
- Highly organized with exceptional project and time management skills
- Ability to gain rapport with and influence key contributors from different business units
- Willingness to be a team player
- Ability to produce high-quality detailed work in a timely fashion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Financial modeling
Education & Technical Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related work experience required
- CPA required
- 10+ years of experience in fund Accounting, including a strong knowledge of GAAP, partnership, and corporate financial reporting
- Public accounting experience required; Big 4 a plus
- 1940 Act fund accounting experience required
- Hedge fund, private equity fund and REIT accounting experience a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Experience in Oracle Financials and Geneva a plus, but not required
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