Finance Manager, Commodities Permanent

Our client is a financial services firm. They seek a Finance Manager, Commodities to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting and reconciliation of commodities transactions, including futures, options, swaps, and physical commodity positions
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly NAV calculations, financial reporting, and supporting schedules for commodities portfolios
• Partner with trading, operations, and counterparties to investigate and resolve trade and reconciliation discrepancies
• Analyze portfolio activity, valuations, and market movements to support accurate financial reporting and performance analysis
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Risk, Legal, Operations, and Finance teams to provide accounting guidance and business support
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, internal accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Prepare audit support, reconciliations, and documentation for internal and external audit requests
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through automation and enhanced controls
• Monitor complex commodities transactions and provide technical accounting support for new products and investment strategies
• Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for commodities portfolios while supporting strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects

Requirements

• 10+ years private with fund accounting experience supporting a commodities pod or with Geneva experience
• Previous experience in a hedge fund, asset management firm, or commodities trading environment is highly desirable
• Proficiency in fund accounting systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical

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