Senior Principal, Fund Assurance
Core
Senior assurance lead providing independent oversight, strategic guidance, and technical escalation for complex fund accounting, NAV, and control issues across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative products.
Role type
Senior Principal, Fund Assurance (IC)
Builds
Scalable assurance framework, risk-based oversight, and data-driven decision-making for fund operations.
Domain
Asset Management / Fund Accounting / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Fund accounting expertise, NAV calculation, regulatory compliance, risk management, third-party administrator oversight, complex investment structuring, audit support, process improvement, data analytics, automation
Preferred skills
CPA, CFA, experience with derivatives and structured instruments, technology-enabled transformation
Technologies
Fund accounting systems, data tools, reporting platforms, automation tools
Responsibilities
Serve as senior assurance lead and technical escalation point for complex fund accounting matters; Apply independent judgment to assess accounting, operational, and control issues; Ensure execution of SQP tools (Issue log, open items, KPIs); Partner with leadership to strengthen control integrity; Advise on accounting considerations for complex investment exposures; Drive innovation through automation and data analytics; Support strategic initiatives like fund launches and reorganizations; Provide expert review of NAVs and financial statements; Act as liaison with auditors, TPAs, and technology teams; Identify root causes and lead remediation efforts; Coach and influence fund assurance professionals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic guidance