Really interested in jumping from accounting advisory to a fund accountant type role (current senior at big 4). I don't think I can deal with accounting for inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, etc any longer. I find working with financial assets much more interesting.

Has anyone made a similar jump? For current fund accountants, how do you like it?

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Lol I’m actually trying to make the opposite switch, from AWM audit (funds) to accounting advisory. I haven’t worked in industry as a fund accountant but I’ve learned from auditing a bunch of funds. It’s very niche and you will be pigeon holed into fund accounting. Some PE shops are known to have great perks with fully paid benefits and paid breakfast/lunch, plus a large bonus. You might have a rough time finding a job though without a fund background.

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A fund admin (SS&C or State Street for example) is used as outsourced accounting from the investment company. Some of these investment companies do their own in house accounting but some use a fund admin instead.

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There are tons of jobs available for fund accounting and as someone mentioned depending on the company a lot of perks. Since, you’ve been in public you would get an offer in no time. AIS or alternative investments are growing rapidly so might be worth looking into plus the house won’t be as their at a big 4. Some overtime during peak season but relatively consistent. Just depends on what you want out of your career.

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Apologies, I never saw your response. Feel free to look on the State Street career website or simply type in fund accountant jobs in google or LinkedIn with a focus on your area. Hope that helps.

Canada or US? I have someone recruiting for one in Canada rn

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