Fund Accountant

vikingglobalinvestors· Finance and Accounting
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📍 Stamford, CT

About this role

Founded in 1999, Viking Global Investors (“Viking”) is a global investment firm with a long-term, fundamental, research-intensive approach to investing. Viking manages ~$52 billion of capital across public and private investments. Viking has offices in Stamford, New York, Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco, and is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.vikingglobal.com.

LOCATION:      600 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT

​JOB FUNCTION

The Fund Accountant will report to the Fund Controller. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Calculate fund incentive fees, investor balances and liquidity, investor redemption wires, monthly fund management fees.
  • Handle various reconciliation processes.
  • Compute monthly performance estimates.
  • Review, allocate and process fund expense payments.
  • Prepare monthly NAV package. In doing so, will analyze differences and liaise with the fund administrator to resolve.
  • Prepare/review monthly internal and external reporting.
  • Review monthly investor statements.
  • Help meet various regulatory requirements and filings.
  • Coordinate with fund administrator and external auditors to produce audited financial statements.
  • Play an important role in efficiency initiatives, including IT projects, workflow optimization and vendor management.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least two years of public/private accounting experience.
  • An undergraduate degree with a strong GPA.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of Excel.
  • Strong intellect: ability to master a complex fund structure and logic.

 

The ideal candidate possesses the following traits:

  • Quality focus: strong attention to detail, work ethic and motivation to continually improve.
  • Efficiency mindset: desire to achieve high quality outcomes in an efficient manner.
  • Accountability: strong ownership of responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Team-orientation: ability to work collaboratively within Fund Accounting, with other departments and vendor contacts.
  • Open-minded: willingness to work on a variety of projects, flexible and focused on process improvement
  • Intellectual curiosity: drive to learn, grow and contribute to various initiatives.

 

Viking is an equal opportunity employer.  Questions about your candidacy and requests for reasonable accommodation in the recruitment process should be directed to recruiting@vikingglobal.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Fund Accountant role at vikingglobalinvestors is based in Stamford, CT. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Fund Accountant at vikingglobalinvestors belong to?
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When was the Fund Accountant job at vikingglobalinvestors posted?
This Fund Accountant position at vikingglobalinvestors was posted on May 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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