Vice President, Fund Accounting & Transfer Agency Oversight

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
155K-195K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead oversight of third-party fund administrators and transfer agents for commodities funds, validating NAVs, valuations, and financial reporting; ensure regulatory compliance (’40 Act), manage audits, service provider due diligence, and governance materials; support new fund launches, operational improvements, and cross-functional coordination with Compliance, Legal, Product, and Finance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Title: Vice President, Fund Accounting & Transfer Agency Oversight

Location: New York, NY

Firm Overview:
Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945.

 Cantor is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm's financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor's portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. Cantor's alternatives platform also includes O’Connor, a leading hedge fund, private credit, and commodities manager with more than 25 years of institutional trading experience, serving institutional and ultra-high-net-worth clients through a relative value investing and risk management approach. Cantor has consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world. 

As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed. 

Responsibilities

Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management is seeking a Vice President, Fund Accounting & Transfer Agency Oversight to support its growing Commodities business. This role will be responsible for overseeing fund accounting operations, NAV governance, and transfer agency oversight across a range of investment products. The position will serve as a key liaison with third-party administrators, custodians, transfer agents, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate fund reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

  • Oversee daily, monthly, and annual fund accounting activities performed by third-party administrators.
  • Review and validate NAV calculations, portfolio valuations, expense accruals, and financial reporting.
  • Monitor service provider performance and ensure adherence to established service level agreements.
  • Coordinate audits, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Support the launch of new funds and investment products.
  • Oversee transfer agency operations, including shareholder servicing, subscriptions, redemptions, distributions, and account maintenance activities.
  • Monitor transfer agent controls, performance metrics, and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Review operational risk issues, escalations, and remediation efforts.
  • Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, Product, and Finance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with Investment Company Act of 1940 ("'40 Act") requirements and other applicable regulations.
  • Support board reporting, trustee materials, and fund governance processes.
  • Maintain oversight frameworks, policies, and procedures related to fund operations.
  • Participate in due diligence reviews of third-party service providers.
  • Support commodities-related investment products and operational processes.
  • Lead projects focused on process improvements, controls, and operational scalability.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration oversight, asset management operations, or a related function.
  • Strong knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940 ('40 Act) fund structures and NAV oversight.
  • Experience overseeing third-party fund administrators and transfer agents.
  • Strong understanding of fund operations, controls, and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience supporting commodities, futures, or CPO investment products preferred.
  • Exposure to UCITS fund structures and international fund operations preferred.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • Experience working with auditors, regulators, fund boards, and external service providers preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: $155,000 - $195,000

The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis considering a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.). 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or outreach from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any such submissions will be considered property of Cantor Fitzgerald and will not be eligible for any placement fee. Recruiters must have a signed agreement with our Talent Acquisition team and be invited to submit candidates for a specific role. Direct contact with hiring managers or employees is strictly prohibited.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration oversight, or asset management operations.
  • Strong knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940 (’40 Act) fund structures and NAV oversight.
  • Experience overseeing third-party fund administrators and transfer agents.
  • Strong understanding of fund operations, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and validate NAV calculations, portfolio valuations, expense accruals, and financial reporting.
  • Experience coordinating audits, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting.
  • Experience working with auditors, regulators, fund boards, and external service providers.
  • Experience supporting commodities, futures, or CPO investment products.
  • Exposure to UCITS fund structures and international fund operations.
  • CPA designation.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.

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