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Fund Accountant roles in private equity, hedge funds, and fund administration firms qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the accounting and finance SOC codes. Employers in this space have consistent H-1B filing history, and many run cap-exempt or fiscal-year hiring cycles that align well with the April 1 petition window.
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About MUFG Investor Services
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.
Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Director, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing company in Financial Services.
You Will:
- Provide a full range of fund accounting services to private equity clients, including NAV preparation, booking accruals, security pricing, performing cash and security position reconciliations.
- Prepare pricing of portfolios ensuring all holdings are priced observing the applicable fund documents and valuation policies.
- Prepare capital call, distribution calculation and allocation. Prepare fee schedules including calculation of management fee and waterfall, ensuring all calculations observe applicable fund documents.
- Prepare Investor allocations for each NAV cycle ensuring capital transactions are booked correctly and P&L is allocated correctly.
- Prepare NAV packages and other ad hoc deliverables as defined in the service level agreements.
- Complete other ad hoc requests and projects.
- Communicate with internal MUFG teams and external clients, ensuring all deliverables and requests are met.
- Prepare/Assist with audited Financial Statements, audit assistance, and other regulatory services, as applicable.
Qualifications
- University degree/Professional designation such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, etc will be considered as an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Prior fund accounting experience is desired, but not required.
Additional Information
This role will start remotely, with the expectation to transition to in-office work, whether partially or fully, once our office is established and operational.
What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?
Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect working with one of the fastest-growing businesses at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus.
So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.
This role is being hired to fill an existing vacancy.
At MUFG Investor Services, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help identify skills and experience that align with role requirements. All AI recommendations are reviewed by our recruitment team before any decisions are made.
MUFG Investor Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Description
About MUFG Investor Services
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.
Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Director, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing company in Financial Services.
You Will:
- Provide a full range of fund accounting services to private equity clients, including NAV preparation, booking accruals, security pricing, performing cash and security position reconciliations.
- Prepare pricing of portfolios ensuring all holdings are priced observing the applicable fund documents and valuation policies.
- Prepare capital call, distribution calculation and allocation. Prepare fee schedules including calculation of management fee and waterfall, ensuring all calculations observe applicable fund documents.
- Prepare Investor allocations for each NAV cycle ensuring capital transactions are booked correctly and P&L is allocated correctly.
- Prepare NAV packages and other ad hoc deliverables as defined in the service level agreements.
- Complete other ad hoc requests and projects.
- Communicate with internal MUFG teams and external clients, ensuring all deliverables and requests are met.
- Prepare/Assist with audited Financial Statements, audit assistance, and other regulatory services, as applicable.
Qualifications
- University degree/Professional designation such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, etc will be considered as an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Prior fund accounting experience is desired, but not required.
Additional Information
This role will start remotely, with the expectation to transition to in-office work, whether partially or fully, once our office is established and operational.
What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?
Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect working with one of the fastest-growing businesses at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus.
So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.
This role is being hired to fill an existing vacancy.
At MUFG Investor Services, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help identify skills and experience that align with role requirements. All AI recommendations are reviewed by our recruitment team before any decisions are made.
MUFG Investor Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Fund Accountant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to fund accounting. A general business degree may trigger an RFE. A CPA, CFA, or a degree in accounting, finance, or economics strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer will need to make.
Target fund administrators over corporate treasury teams
Third-party fund administrators like transfer agents and NAV calculation firms file H-1B petitions routinely for this role. Their petition language is already established, reducing your risk of an RFE compared to a first-time corporate sponsor.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Fund Accountant roles by employers with active LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which firms have sponsored this specific role before, not just which ones hire accountants generally.
Verify the prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above DOL's prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV thresholds before negotiating, so your offer clears the certified wage without revision.
Ask whether your employer uses premium processing
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. For fund accounting roles with a hard start date tied to a fund launch or audit cycle, confirm during the offer stage whether your employer will file premium, since standard processing can run several months.
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Find Fund Accountant JobsFund Accountant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Fund Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Fund Accountant positions qualify as specialty occupations because USCIS requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and the role typically demands at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers in fund administration and asset management have well-established petition language for this occupation, which reduces the risk of a specialty occupation challenge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Fund Accountants?
Third-party fund administrators, private equity firms, hedge funds, and mutual fund companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Fund administrators are particularly active filers because they staff large accounting teams across NAV calculation, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance functions. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Fund Accountant roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA data.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Fund Accountant H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. Fund Accountant wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before your offer letter is finalized.
Can a Fund Accountant employer file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap?
Cap-exempt filings are available only if the employer is a qualifying institution such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity. Most fund administrators and asset managers are for-profit companies subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap and the April lottery registration window. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must register in March for an October 1 start date.
What documents should a Fund Accountant prepare before H-1B sponsorship begins?
Your employer's immigration counsel will need your official transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed resume showing your accounting and fund operations responsibilities. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency establishing U.S. degree equivalency is typically required. CPA or CFA documentation can also support the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
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