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Full-Time

Senior Fund Accountant

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Yieldstreet

Yieldstreet

201-500 employees

Platform for alternative investments access

Consulting
Fintech
Social Impact
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$100kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Tax Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Requirements
  • 3-5 years accounting experience within public accounting or investment management
  • Understanding of accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules ASC 946
  • Knowledge of reconciliation procedures and account analysis
  • Demonstrate ability to proactively present and escalate ideas, suggestions and problems to ensure continuous improvement
  • An exceptional eye for detail, whilst working within strict timelines
  • Positive attitude, tenacious and a strong sense of ownership over assigned tasks
  • Proactive and methodical approach to work
  • CPA required
Responsibilities
  • Understanding of the regulated funds and operations
  • Assist with the financial reporting process working with the fund administrator
  • Assist with the review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and filings with SEC
  • Assist with the completion and review of month-end financial reconciliations
  • Assist with tax compliance testing
  • Assist with quarterly distributions
  • Work with outside auditors and tax professionals
  • Ad-hoc reports as necessary
  • Prepare the financial reporting package to deliver to the auditors at year-end
  • Prepare month-end financial reconciliations
  • Own tasks assigned while playing an important role in projects relating to the operations of the accounting function
  • Work with internal teams for year-end tax process of 1099s and K-1s
  • Work with outside auditors and tax professionals
  • Ad-hoc reports as necessary

Yieldstreet provides a platform for individual investors to access alternative investments like real estate, private credit, and private equity, which are typically reserved for institutional investors. The company stands out by offering a wide selection of vetted investment opportunities, with only 10% of evaluated deals being approved, ensuring high-quality options for its users. Yieldstreet generates revenue through fees on investments and maintains transparency by publishing returns on matured investments. Its goal is to help clients diversify their portfolios and achieve consistent returns, especially during unstable market conditions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$794.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Yieldstreet's strategic acquisition of Cadre enhances its leadership position in the private market investment space.
  • The partnership with Wilshire allows Yieldstreet to offer even more diversified private market portfolios to its clients.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like Michael Weisz and Ted Yarbrough strengthens the company's leadership and strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • The alternative investment market is highly competitive, requiring Yieldstreet to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • The platform's focus on high-quality vetting may limit the number of available investment opportunities, potentially constraining growth.

What makes Yieldstreet unique

  • Yieldstreet democratizes access to alternative investments, traditionally reserved for institutional investors, making them accessible to a broader audience.
  • The platform's rigorous vetting process, approving only 10% of evaluated deals, ensures high-quality investment opportunities for its users.
  • Yieldstreet offers a broader selection of alternative asset classes than any other platform, providing extensive diversification options.