Trust and Private Fund Administration Accountant

About the RoleThe private fund administration accountant will work in the Private Fund Administration group in the Finance Department. This person will be responsible for the accounting and administrative operations for various alternative investment and pooled products managed by the firm. Current product responsibilities include three hedge funds (consisting of five portfolios) one bank loan LLC a Luxembourg SICAV Fund with two underlying portfolios and a family of 46 Collective Investment Trusts and New Hampshire Investment position will participate in all audit engagements throughout the year (two audit cycles- June 30 and December 31). It will require a strong attention to detail professionalism in handling confidential information strong organizational and time management skills proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to communicate effectively with employees outside vendors and internal stakeholders. It is preferred that the candidate has 2-4 years of accounting experience. This role is a hybrid role with flexibility on days in the the TeamThis role is Boston based. This role will be closely interacting with the larger Finance and HR group across multiple functions; employees located in various states in the US as well as outside vendors as needed. The role will be working with multiple systems (i.e. primarily Microsoft Excel Infor etc.). The role will report directly to the Fund Administration Supervisor at Loomis Sayles & ResponsibilitiesMaintain relationship and help provide oversight of the administratorsResponsible for oversight of daily semi-monthly and monthly NAV calculationsPrepare and monitor expense budgets monthlyCalculate performanceReview of monthly shareholder statements Assist in annual audits and financial statement production processAssist in the preparation of annual tax reporting Form 1065 and K-1s (and PFIC statement if necessary) preparation of tax lot holdingsPrepare deliverables and reports for ad hoc inquiriesMonthly general ledger postings and account reconciliationTrack cash balances for monthly sweep allocationsPrepare various monthly client deliverablesQualifications & Education RequirementsBachelors degree or equivalent required2-4 years of accounting experience Strong critical thinking skills Accurate and consistent attention to detail Proficiency in Excel (Vlookups pivot tables SUMIF) and Microsoft Suite products is required Advanced time management and organization skills Comfort and professionalism handling highly confidential information Excellent oral and written communication skills Effective collaboration skills Self-motivated and committed to excellence