Staff Accountant

About HBK
HBK Capital Management is an alternative investment firm currently managing $7 billion in assets. The firm was founded in 1991 and employs approximately 200 individuals in Dallas, New York, and London. Among the top-rated and longest-tenured hedge funds in the world, we have a refreshingly transparent and team-focused culture, low turnover, and a fun work environment. Exceptional people have been central to the firm's success, and we strive to have the best and brightest personnel in all areas of our organization.

Job Description

We are searching for an Accountant with 1-2 years of experience to join our Management Company Accounting team in Dallas, the firm’s headquarters.  The ideal candidate is an intelligent, self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop leadership skills.  He or she has a demonstrated track record of educational and professional achievement, including a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance from a top-tier university.  Those who have demonstrated their technical knowledge by passing the CPA exam or intend to pursue CPA certification are strongly preferred.

The Management Company Accounting team is responsible for the accounting and finance functions for the global group of entities that comprise the management companies.  This involves a wide range of areas including financial reporting, data analysis, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, disbursements, expense allocations, leases, fixed assets, travel, and vendor management.  The successful candidate will have an opportunity to join a highly-visible team which has regular interactions with employees throughout the firm, vendors worldwide, the external administrator, auditors, and global regulators. 

This position has high potential to make an impact within the firm.  The successful candidate will evolve over time and take on additional responsibilities as they demonstrate strong capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Disbursements Management: Ensure all payments are properly approved, cross-referenced with valid source documents (contracts and purchase orders), and accurately recorded in the general ledger. Manage HBK’s custom OCR technology designed for vendor payments.
• Treasury Operations: Oversee treasury activities for multiple management company entities, including ensuring adequate liquidity to meet financial obligations, optimizing investments of surplus cash in money market funds, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Expense Reporting Management: Oversee the employee expense report process by configuring system categories and approval workflows, training employees on system usage, ensuring timely and accurate submission, reviewing documentation, auditing for policy compliance, and ensuring correct accounting entries are automated and recorded.
• Financial Data Analysis: Collect and analyze financial data to support departmental reporting, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting, providing critical insights for financial planning.
• Tax Support: Provide financial information to support periodic tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax regulations.
• Travel Analysis and Reporting: Support the firm’s travel function, including travel data analysis, expense review, forecasting, and policy reviews to enhance efficiency and cost management.
• Special Projects: Lead and participate in special projects within the Accounting team, including drafting policy and procedure documentation and collaborating with HBK’s development team to enhance accounting systems and processes.

Required Job Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• 1-2 years of experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to remain poised and confident when communicating at all levels within the firm. Ability to research and respond quickly to questions raised by employees including senior management
• Show initiative by analyzing a situation, recommending alternatives, and implementing new or enhanced procedures, when necessary
• Strong attention to detail. Able to work quickly and efficiently with low error rate
• Proficient in Excel and knowledge (or willingness to learn) data visualization tools including Microsoft Power BI
• Effective time management and organization skills, with the ability to evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills to assess and solve problems