Fund Accounting Director (Luxembourg location)

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At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward‑thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech‑enabled solutions that drive performance.

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real‑time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award‑winning service through our team‑based approach – led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services.

We’re a future‑focused company, empowering our people through a robust career development framework, clear career trajectories with structured learning paths, training, and progression plans. We invest in leadership development and in our collaborative culture, creating space for talent to grow. Our corporate values – Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise – create a sense of shared purpose and belonging, and we recognize our employees sit at the core of our success. We continue to innovate and evolve through our employees, working together to achieve our shared vision and mission.

HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well‑being benefits. We’ve been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top 100 workplaces designation.

Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in new client meetings, demonstrating HedgeServ software, discussing complex accounting topics and outlining HedgeServ’s solution to their needs with specific focus on fund structures and products traded.
• Work as part of a team of Managers, Directors and Managing Directors, who have ongoing responsibility for developing all aspects of HedgeServ services.
• Understand and be responsible for all aspects of the NAV process including fee calculations, profit and loss allocations, accounting for complex financial instruments, documentation review and ad hoc client requests.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned fund accounting teams.
• Efficiently manage multiple relationships both internally and externally.
• Ensure the assigned fund accounting team operates within a clearly defined, documented and tested control environment.
• Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of work flows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment.
• Resolve exceptional problems and take on special projects or tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for fund accounting employee recruitment, training and performance evaluations.
• Resolve employee complaints in conjunction with HR and the MD group.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of financial and regulatory reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships between HedgeServ and client brokers, auditors and legal counsel.
• Responsible for new client transitions to the HedgeServ platform.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Investor Services, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Operations and Compliance departments within HedgeServ.

Education

• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree. Minimum 2.2 honours degree.

Skills And Attributes

• IT literate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively either within a team structure or independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good initiative with the ability to prioritise
• Strong systems, product and process knowledge
• Reliable, flexible and dependable
• Approachable
• Committed
• Ability to positively influence team morale
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Take ownership of designated tasks
• Act as a role model for HedgeServ

Work Experience

Minimum of 9 years’ experience working with a Hedge Fund Administrator with at least 3 of those at Manager level. Alternative fund experience may be considered.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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