Fund Accountant Jobs for OPT Students
Fund Accountant roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in accounting, finance, or related fields. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you time to build the track record fund employers value.
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our asset management team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and audits related to investment funds, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will excel in managing deadlines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining the integrity of financial data.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review quarterly financial statements at the fund level, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines and organizational standards.
- Coordinate monthly financial close processes, working closely with third-party administrators and internal accounting teams.
- Review and validate workpapers, fee calculations, investor statements, and waterfall distributions.
- Oversee investor reporting deliverables, including quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc requests for supplemental data and analyses.
- Facilitate annual audits for various investment vehicles, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Collaborate with external tax teams on data requests, registrations, filings, and tax return reviews.
- Manage compliance requirements and act as a liaison between asset managers and tax consultants.
- Maintain quarterly benchmark and variance reports at the fund level.
- Review compliance reports related to secured debt on a quarterly basis.
- Provide acquisition and transaction support to the Investments team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of fund administration and investment accounting practices.
- Proficiency in managing month-end close procedures and financial reporting.
- Experience with external audits and annual financial reporting processes.
- Familiarity with investor statements, waterfalls, and management fee calculations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external consultants.
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and data interpretation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our asset management team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and audits related to investment funds, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will excel in managing deadlines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining the integrity of financial data.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review quarterly financial statements at the fund level, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines and organizational standards.
- Coordinate monthly financial close processes, working closely with third-party administrators and internal accounting teams.
- Review and validate workpapers, fee calculations, investor statements, and waterfall distributions.
- Oversee investor reporting deliverables, including quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc requests for supplemental data and analyses.
- Facilitate annual audits for various investment vehicles, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Collaborate with external tax teams on data requests, registrations, filings, and tax return reviews.
- Manage compliance requirements and act as a liaison between asset managers and tax consultants.
- Maintain quarterly benchmark and variance reports at the fund level.
- Review compliance reports related to secured debt on a quarterly basis.
- Provide acquisition and transaction support to the Investments team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of fund administration and investment accounting practices.
- Proficiency in managing month-end close procedures and financial reporting.
- Experience with external audits and annual financial reporting processes.
- Familiarity with investor statements, waterfalls, and management fee calculations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external consultants.
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and data interpretation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Fund Accountant
Focus on fund types where international hiring is routine
Private equity, hedge funds, and mutual fund administrators hire internationally at higher rates than smaller boutiques. Research which fund types consistently file LCAs, as this indicates they have active immigration infrastructure and experience.
Build expertise in a specific fund structure
Becoming the go-to person for private equity waterfall calculations or hedge fund NAV reporting makes you harder to replace. Specialized fund accountants are more likely to receive sponsorship because replacing them mid-project is costly.
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Do Fund Accountant roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Fund Accountant positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for fund accounting roles consistently, particularly at registered investment advisers and fund administrators where the technical complexity of NAV calculations and financial reporting is well documented.
Can I work as a Fund Accountant on OPT right after graduation?
Yes, as long as your job duties are directly related to your degree field. A finance or accounting degree maps cleanly to fund accounting work. You can start on post-completion OPT immediately after your program ends, provided USCIS has approved your EAD. Make sure your offer letter is ready before your program end date if you want to minimize any gap in authorization.
Where can I find Fund Accountant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Fund Accountant listings on Migrate Mate include details relevant to your visa status, which saves time compared to filtering through postings that exclude work authorization support.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Fund Accountant roles?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your accounting or finance program holds a STEM designation from your school's DSO, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. Many quantitative finance and financial engineering programs qualify. Confirm your program's CIP code with your international student office before assuming eligibility.
What happens to my OPT if my Fund Accountant employer goes through a layoff or restructuring?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find a new job, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the United States. During that period you cannot work. If you find a new Fund Accountant role, your new employer can use the remaining OPT time on your existing EAD, as long as the work is related to your degree field.
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