Head of Fund Accounting

PDT Partners – a quantitative investment manager – is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Fund Accounting to lead our team through an exciting phase of transformation. In this pivotal role, you will architect and implement a strategic restructuring of our data systems, enhancing data integrity, operational efficiency, and scalability through cutting-edge technologies. You will lead and mentor the Fund Accounting team while overseeing all fund accounting operations, ensuring alignment with our mission of excellence. Reporting to the Head of Fund Finance, Fund Accounting, and Treasury, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, as well as with teams across Fund Operations, Investor Relations, Legal and Compliance, Management Company, and Operational Risk. This collaborative role is ideal for someone passionate about hands-on leadership and cross-functional problem solving and impact. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week. Why join us? PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary, and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse. Responsibilities Architect and implement a data transformation strategy to enhance integrity, reduce risk, and improve scalability. Lead, develop, and mentor the Fund Accounting team, fostering an environment of growth and excellence. Identify and execute process improvements within the Fund Accounting domain. Oversee operational activities, such as: Strategic management of third-party administrators through the NAV process, including internal shadowing and investor NAV estimations. Supervision of year-end fund audits with external auditors. Partnership with tax preparers for fund tax filings. Representation of Fund Accounting in regulatory reporting (e.g., PF, PQR, BE185) alongside Compliance. Management of special projects, including new fund launches and system integrations. Build a team culture rooted in mentorship, intellectual curiosity, and impactful results. Below is a list of skills and experiences we think are relevant. Even if you don’t think you’re a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply because we are committed to developing our people 15+ years of fund accounting or related professional experience. Strong leadership skills with a track record of driving organizational initiatives. Excellent judgment and the ability to develop and motivate a team. Experience with Geneva or similar accounting systems. Analytical prowess and a cross-functional approach to problem-solving. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, paired with strong interpersonal abilities. Extensive knowledge of US GAAP. Background in automation, workflow improvement, or systems implementation Experience in data architecture or reporting infrastructure The salary range for this role is between $190,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors. PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices .

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