
Senior Fund Accountant
MIO Partners, Inc. (MIO) provides proprietary investment products to McKinsey’s retirement plan and partners and offers independent, high-quality financial advice to McKinsey’s partners. We manage a wide array of investment vehicles with significant expertise and a long and successful track record in alternative strategies, including hedge funds and private equity. We have a multibillion-dollar portfolio of assets under management, and we manage assets for and advise only McKinsey-related clients; we do not accept outside or third-party investments.
MIO is a values-based organization that is strongly aligned with our investors’ interests. MIO measures success as performance relative to a market-based benchmark.
MIO, a 250+ person registered investment adviser, provides ample opportunities for somebody with an entrepreneurial drive to shine. We strive to meet the highest professional standards and build an organization that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional people. MIO is a wholly owned subsidiary of McKinsey, but our activities are kept entirely separate from those of the consulting Firm.
Position
MIO's Finance team is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join the group responsible for the accounting and administration of the various MIO Separately Managed Account (SMA) vehicles. The new hire is expected to work on-site at our offices in Midtown, New York 3 days per week.
Primary responsibilities
- Accounting and administration of SMA vehicles
- Booking and reconciliation of transactions across internal systems
- Coordinating with MIO Trade Operations, brokers, and service providers to resolve cash, position, and market value breaks
- Reconciliation of month end NAV reporting from fund administrator
- Design, process, and review complex management fee, incentive fee, and co-investment allocation models
- Preparation and review of year-end financial statements and tax work papers
- Coordinating with auditors and fund administrator on year-end audit requests
- Developing, improving, and implementing internal controls, and policies and procedures where necessary
The role will also provide opportunities to be involved in special projects (new products, new systems/existing system upgrades, and process improvements) and gaining exposure to the responsibilities of other groups within Finance.
Desired background
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of experience in hedge fund accounting, reporting, and analysis, CPA a plus
- Skilled in the processing and review of general ledger transactions related to investment and investor activity
- Experience with various Management and Incentive Fee terms and calculations
- Extensive experience working through an audit process and preparing audited financial statements
- Knowledge of stocks, bonds, foreign currencies, exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, private placements
The successful candidate will possess:
- A deep understanding of investment accounting principles and processes
- The ability to work independently and in a team format, including collaboration with other functional areas of the organization
- Attention to detail and time management skills, with adherence to strict deadlines, while ensuring a high-quality work output
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, facilitating critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders of various seniority levels
- Strong technical skills, primarily within Excel and various accounting and reporting systems
- Experience with Advent Geneva, Arcesium platform, and Duco software a plus, but not required
Certain US states require MIO Partners, Inc. to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to an individual’s assigned office location, experience, and expertise. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to MIO’s discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, MIO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement program, financial guidance, and paid time off.
Base salary range
$135,000 - $135,000 USD
MIO Partners, Inc. (MIO) is an equal opportunity employer. MIO will consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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