Description We are recruiting for a long-term interim Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller in the hedge fund industry in Orange County, CA. The contract period will be approximately 3-6 months in length. As an Interim Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller, you will play a crucial role in building out the fund administration practice, overseeing a team of offshore accountants, and ensuring the efficient operation of accounting and fund administration workflows. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage an offshore accounting team, ensuring growth and high-performance standards are met. • Execute accounting tasks, close out books, and assist with the automation of diverse data sets. • Prepare and review net asset value packages, investor statements, investor/fund performance calculations, management fees, incentive fees, financial statements, reporting packages, and other common deliverables for clients. • Create and refine fund accounting workflow procedures and controls including trade processing, income recognition, corporate actions processing, reconciliations, valuations, financial statement production, and audit and tax support. • Assist in managing and training offshore associates while ensuring the retention of high-performing talent. • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to visualize and build software, workflow, and automation related opportunities. • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of work papers and reconciliation files. • Assist with ad hoc projects and system implementations as necessary. • Prepare support analyses for fund activities to external auditors for year-end audits and partnership tax returns. • Maintain up-to-date understanding of emerging and future financial, GAAP, tax, valuation reporting, and regulatory reporting solutions to clients. • Contribute to the development of a fund administration business by partnering with the engineering team to make decisions about what to build, when, and how regarding fund accounting processes. Requirements • Position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the field. • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is highly preferred • Proficiency in Fund Accounting is necessary for this role. • Knowledge and ability to use Array Formulas is a must. • Expertise in Microsoft Excel is required. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a team effectively. • Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands. • Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently. • Excellent attention to detail. . Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .