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Fund Accountant - Chicago

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Summary/ Responsibilities:
Growing investment management firm seeks a Fund Accountant
Calculate daily Net Asset Values for all portfolios ensuring completion of specified tasks per NAV checklist
Perform cash, position and market value reconciliations of portfolios on daily basis and prepare monthly reconciliation reports
Reconcile client accounts on monthly basis
Process corporate actions and proxy voting as per decisions made by research team
Daily communication with custodians for accurate holdings positions
Calculate, verify, and reconcile performance returns
Constantly communicate with portfolio managers and trader to ensure accurate trade positions
Assist trader on a daily basis to ensure that all trades are booked appropriately

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PricewaterhouseCoopers

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(Senior Chimp, 23
 
Points)
 on 5/1/13 at 6:01pm

Big 4 Accounting Firm

Sunera LLC

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vincentrose
     
 
(Chimp, 13
 
Points)
 on 4/3/13 at 10:30pm

Auditing, IT Privacy, and Conulting

Website: 
http://sunera.com/
# of Employees: 
300-999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$10m+

Geller and Compay LLC

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JoonLP
     
 
(Chimp, 13
 
Points)
 on 4/3/13 at 7:06pm

Headquartered in Manhattan, Geller employs over 400 people. Geller works closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver a tailored suite of services, including:

FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES
We provide affluent individuals with the information they need in order to make sound decisions, allowing them to have more time to focus on other, more valuable areas of their lives and businesses.

TAX ADVISORY SERVICES
Our tax professionals are expert at much more than compliance; they're business advisors who are gifted in helping you protect your bottom line.
CFO ADVISORY SERVICES

Website: 
http://www.gellerco.com/default.html
# of Employees: 
300-999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$10m+
AUM: 
$0-$100m
email convention: 
[email protected]
Location:
Headquarters
909 Third Avenue
New York, NY, 10022
United States
Phone: 212-583-6000
Fax: 212-583-6241
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BDO Consulting

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onepercent
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(Senior Monkey, 71
 
Points)
 on 3/27/13 at 12:47am
BDO Consulting

A division of BDO USA specializing in valuations of private companies, forensic accounting, and dispute resolution.

BDO is fifth largest Audit and Advisory professional services firm in the world.

Website: 
BDO Consulting
# of Employees: 
300-999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$10m+
AUM: 
$100-$299m
email convention: 
[email protected]
Location:
Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL, 60611
United States
Phone: (312) 856-9100
Fax: 312-856-1379
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Business Development Associate

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This position is well suited for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic and exciting start-up. The job entails developing and directing the sales efforts for new client acquisitions

Key responsibilities include:
•Primary goal of the role is new business generation
•Meeting potential clients, forming & maintaining relationships with prospects
•Must be able to network and develop market intelligence for generating leads
•Making & delivering presentations
•Contribute to formulation of sales strategy, branding/positioning strategy and lead their implementation

Key requirements:
•Strong communication skills
•Extensive client interaction and relationship building skills
•Self driven, achievement-oriented and results-driven

Compensation: 
commission only
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Rotational leadership development program (Master's level)

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We're a global fortune 200 engineering firm, looking for a candidate for this rotational program (2 years in length, 4 rotations) in Finance, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. Your major must correspond to one of these areas.

We also require:

Master’s Degree received within the last 36 months
3.2 Cumulative GPA
Minimum of one completed internship / co-op experience, or at least six months full-time relevant work experience related to your field of study
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Geographically mobile
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Compensation: 
Competitive
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Burr Pilger Mayer

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Points)
 on 3/22/13 at 2:05pm
bpm

Burr Pilger Mayer (BPM) provides meaningful, comprehensive financial and business counsel. We are experts in accounting, tax, and finance, and our people are distinguished by their knowledge, discipline, and unremitting commitment to the success of clients.

As the largest California-based accounting and consulting firm, BPM has served the Bay Area's emerging and mid-cap businesses as well as high net worth individuals for the past 26 years. Our SEC practice is one of the largest in the U.S., serving public companies throughout Silicon Valley and across the nation, and over half of our shareholders have substantial Big Four experience. Our highly specialized consultants are accredited turnaround advisors, valuation analysts, forensic accountants, senior appraisers, and more.

Website: 
Burr Pilger Mayer
# of Employees: 
1,000-4,999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$100m+
AUM: 
$1bn-$2bn
Location:
San Francisco
600 California Street
San Francisco, CA, 94108
United States
Phone: (415) 421-5757
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Estate Planning/Wealth Counselor - Pittsburgh, Pa

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Estate Planning/Wealth Counselor
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Area
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Summary/Responsibilities:
Boutique wealth management firm/multi-family office serving ultra-high net worth clientele seeks multiple professionals to join their highly successful team with a clear focus on concierge client service.
Desired backgrounds include attorneys with estate planning focus, CPAs with income tax/planning consulting experience, and entry level candidates.
These roles will provide a career path to a Wealth Manager position that will serve as the primary point of contact for client relationships in either Multi-family Office or wealth management setting.

Requirements:
Our client will consider any of the following backgrounds:

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United States Air Force

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scatterbrain10
     
 
(Monkey, 35
 
Points)
 on 3/16/13 at 6:19pm
airforce

United States Air Force

Website: 
United States Air Force
# of Employees: 
2,000,000+
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$200bn+
AUM: 
$100bn+

SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co

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kenndanielso
     
 
(Monkey, 33
 
Points)
 on 3/15/13 at 10:12am
sgv

SGV & Co. is currently the Philippines' largest multidisciplinary professional services firm with eight offices across the country. The Firm employs over 3,200 professionals from various disciplines delivering value-added services to over 6,000 esteemed clients. We provide integrated solutions that draw on diverse and deep competencies in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We uphold the highest standards of quality. In fact, SGV & Co. remains the only ISO 9001-certified professional services firm in the Philippines – a distinction we have maintained since 1996.

Website: 
SGV & Co
# of Employees: 
1,000-4,999
Location:
Head office
Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Philippines
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Grant Thornton

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(Baboon, 171
 
Points)
 on 3/14/13 at 4:42pm
# of Employees: 
5,000-19,999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$1bn+

ATB Financial

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deepak_chandran
     
 
(Chimp, 13
 
Points)
 on 3/13/13 at 9:28pm
atb financial

We've been doing it for more than 70 years. In that time, we've grown from one small Treasury Branch to become the largest Alberta-based financial institution, with assets of $32.0 billion. Today, more than 5,300 associates help more than 635,000 customers in 242 Alberta communities make their dreams come true.
Like our clients, we're Albertans. Through a network of 170 branches, 130 agencies, and a Customer Contact Centre, we work beside them and with them in their communities, and we root for their success because it's our success too.

Website: 
ATB Financial
contact e-mail: 
[email protected]
# of Employees: 
5,000-19,999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$500m+
AUM: 
$0-$100m
email convention: 
[email protected]
Location:
Edmonton, Canada
JAsper ave
Edmonton, t1b27t
Canada
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Northern Trust

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(Chimp, 13
 
Points)
 on 3/12/13 at 10:21pm
northern trust

An international financial services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It provides investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking services through a network of 85 offices in 18 U.S. states and 12 international offices in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Website: 
Northern Trust
# of Employees: 
5,000-19,999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$1bn+
AUM: 
$100bn+
Ticker: 
NTRS
Location:
Headquarters
50 S. LaSalle
Chicago, IL, 60603
United States
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Travelers

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kazakthespacedog
     
 
(Senior Chimp, 24
 
Points)
 on 3/11/13 at 3:53am
travelers

About Travelers

In an uncertain world, Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of our customers, and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to our dedication to protecting customers from loss than our continued innovation and ability to transform our industry.

In fact, from the first ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, our history of advancements has propelled our company—and our industry—towards ever higher standards for customers.

Website: 
Travelers
# of Employees: 
20,000-49,000
Location:
485 Lexington Ave
New York, NY, 10017
United States
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SEI Investments

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rnot
     
 
(Chimp, 13
 
Points)
 on 2/14/13 at 9:35pm
sei

SEI Investments Co. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides wealth management and investment advisory services to its clients through its subsidiaries. Through its subsidiaries, it provides its services to corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, high net worth families, banks and trust institutions, investment advisors, financial planners, not-for-profit organizations, and pension plans. The firm manages separate client-focused portfolios through its subsidiaries. Through its subsidiaries, it also manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, hedge funds, fund of funds, and private equity funds. The firm invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the globe through its subsidiaries.

Website: 
SEI Investments
# of Employees: 
1,000-4,999
Location:
Oaks
1 Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA, 19456
United States
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Tax Associate | Southern California - NYC

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Tax Associate- CA-NYC
The Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and calculating the book/tax differences and preparing partner allocations for various large distressed debt, real estate and marketable securities partnerships.

Position Requirements
 Reviewing calculations of market discount, OID and interest accruals;
 Analyzing reorganizations of underlying debt and equity investments to determine the proper tax treatment;
 Preparing tax packages for lower-tier real estate LLCs, including reconciling of income items and capital accounts;
 Providing tax estimates to limited partners;
 Assisting in the analysis of cross-border acquisitions and dispositions to determine proper tax treatment for US purposes;

Compensation: 
100- 120K
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Tax Manager | Southern California - NYC

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Tax Manager-CA
The Tax Manager will be responsible for reviewing and calculating the book/tax differences and preparing partner allocations for various large distressed debt, real estate and marketable securities partnerships.

Positions Requirements
 Reviewing calculations of market discount, OID and interest accruals;
 Analyzing reorganizations of underlying debt and equity investments to determine the proper tax treatment;
 Preparing tax packages for lower-tier real estate LLCs, including reconciling of income items and capital accounts;
 Providing tax estimates to limited partners;
 Assisting in the analysis of cross-border acquisitions and dispositions to determine proper tax treatment for US purposes;

Compensation: 
150k - 175k
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Funds Accounting, Senior Associate | Southern California - NYC

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A Senior Associate in the Funds Accounting group will be charged with assisting in the oversight of fund accounting and administration of registered investment funds, with a primary focus over yield-sensitive strategies which include Income, High Yield, Money Market, Short Term and Equity Income products. Yield analysis and the reporting of income/expense accruals and projections will be a key component of this function, which will require a firm technical grasp of a broad range of fixed income, equity and derivative securities.

Compensation: 
100- 120K
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Funds Finance Manager | Southern California - NYC

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Funds Finance Manager-Southern California - New York City Offices

We are seeking an individual with a strong finance background, preferably in the investment management industry, as well as a proven project and process manager. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills as there will be regular interactions with senior management.

Position Requirements
• Perform various financial analyses and modeling including profitability and breakeven analysis, comparison of costs under various assumptions.
• Review and document current workflows and controls, identify areas for improvement, review recommendations with management, establish/augment procedures, measure results.
• Review and management of invoice payments processes.

Compensation: 
150K- 175K
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CAPS Payroll

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(Senior Monkey, 77
 
Points)
 on 1/13/13 at 7:04am

CAPS provides entertainment payroll services for every major studio and hundreds of independent production companies and are experts in production payroll processing, national agreements, health, welfare and pension plans, wage and hour law.

History of CAPS

CAPS originally began in 1991 as Talent Associates with a primary focus on music payroll. In that decade CAPS continued to expand its services, adding theatrical film and television payroll services, and East and West Coast atmosphere payroll. In 1999 our full-service Los Angeles office opened.

Website: 
CAPS Payroll
Location:
New York Office
588 Broadway Suite 608 & 803
New York, NY, 10012
United States
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Moss Adams Capital

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Commuter
      IB
 
 
(Neanderthal, 2,989
 
Points)
 on 12/29/12 at 6:13pm
moss adams

Moss Adams Capital is a leading investment banking firm dedicated to helping companies and individuals create business value, sell and acquire businesses, raise equity and debt capital, and evaluate strategic opportunities.

Moss Adams Capital principals are senior, seasoned professionals who have a proven track record as advisors for middle market companies. We focus on middle market companies with revenues between $10 million and $350 million. Our expertise spans numerous industry sectors representing a wide range of businesses. Our investment banking services are complemented by the extensive experience and skills of Moss Adams LLP, our affiliate.

Website: 
Moss Adams Capital
contact e-mail: 
[email protected]
Locations:
999 Third Avenue Suite 2800
Seattle, WA, 98104
United States
Phone: 206-302-6500
Fax: 206-652-2096
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2030 Main Street Suite 1400
Irvine, CA, 92614
United States
Phone: 949-221-4000
Fax: 949-221-4001
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WCF Advisors LLC

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(King Kong, 1,576
 
Points)
 on 12/17/12 at 4:26pm

WCF Advisors, LLC provides a broad range of services tailored for middle-market companies ($10 million - $500 million in revenue) and capital providers. We pride ourselves on earning our clients’ confidence through dedication to their strategic and transaction needs, while also providing Wall Street caliber advice and guidance. Whether you seek an advisor to facilitate an M&A transaction or to raise capital, rest assured you will get the senior-level attention and resources you deserve to successfully complete your transaction with limited interruption to management, employees, and customers.

Website: 
Wipfli Corporate Finance
contact e-mail: 
[email protected]
# of Employees: 
1,000-4,999
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$100m+
AUM: 
$0-$100m
email convention: 
[email protected]
Locations:
Wausau
11 Scott St.
Wausau, WI, 54403
United States
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Green Bay
469 Security Blvd.
Green Bay, WI, 54313
United States
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Milwaukee (Corporate HQ)
Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI, 53226
United States
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Minneapolis
7601 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55435
United States
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Senior Manager Financial Reporting

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Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements dictated SEC and FASB.
• Ensure that the Company's accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare financial data and disclosure for public filing on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Manage detailed XBRL tagging of Forms 10-q and 10-k. Coordinate with our legal team on the Proxy Statement and miscellaneous filings.
• Ensure compliance to key controls as identified in the Sarbanes Oxley documentation, including involvement with scoping and entity controls.
• Provide US GAAP interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and concise manner with a key focus on revenue recognition and debt.

Compensation: 
$130K
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USAA

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(Senior Chimp, 18
 
Points)
 on 10/12/12 at 10:42am

The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) is a Texas-based diversified financial services group of companies which includes a Texas Department of Insurance regulated unincorporated, reciprocal inter-insurance exchange and a Fortune 500 financial services company offering banking, investing, and insurance to people and families that serve, or served, in the United States military. At the end of 2011, there were 8.8 million members. 2.5 million of the total of 8.4 million members were subscribing members who have about $7–8 each on deposit with the exchange to guarantee its financial capabilities.[citation needed] The company reported a surplus [not Net Worth] of $19.3 billion in 2011.

Website: 
http://www.usaa.com
# of Employees: 
20,000-49,000
Annual Revenue Estimate: 
$10bn+
AUM: 
$25bn-$50bn
email convention: 
[email protected]
Location:
HQ
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX, 78288
United States
Phone: 18005318722
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Woodfield Fund Administration, LLC

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(Neanderthal, 2,082
 
Points)
 on 9/19/12 at 2:01am

Woodfield Fund Administration, LLC provides administration services to more than 150 private investment funds. We have experience with a diverse mix of strategies and styles including equity and fixed income hedge funds, private equity funds, fund of funds, commodity pools, unit investment trusts, real estate funds and asset backed funds. Our clients are located throughout the US and around the world and range from large asset managers with capital in excess of $1 billion to startup funds with a small number of investors.

Website: 
Woodfield Fund Administration, LLC
# of Employees: 
20-49
Location:
Woodfield Fund Administration, LLC
3601 Algonquin Road Suite 900
Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
United States
Phone: 847-255-3500
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Schwartz & Company, LLP

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Points)
 on 9/19/12 at 2:00am

Schwartz & Company, LLP was founded in 1991 on the basic principle that in order to provide superior services it is essential to take our client’s business very personally. Schwartz & Company, LLP specializes in accounting, audit and tax services for venture capital companies, investment partnerships, public and closely held corporations and acquisitions of U.S. companies by both domestic and foreign investors. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to help our clients with today’s challenging and complex accounting and financial reporting environments. Our clients are able to ensure that the quality of their financial reports is in compliance with new regulatory requirements.

Website: 
Schwartz & Company, LLP
# of Employees: 
50-299
Location:
Schwartz & Company, LLP
450 Lexington Ave 31st Floor
New York, NY, 10017
United States
Phone: 212-681-8018
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Sandler & Company, P.C.

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(Neanderthal, 2,082
 
Points)
 on 9/19/12 at 1:58am
sandler cpa

Sandler & Company, P.C and our affiliated company Sandler & Company ( Cayman ) provides audit, accounting, tax and consulting services to domestic and off-shore hedge funds, commodity pools, investment advisors and other financial service companies throughout the United States, as well as the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. Our clients include funds that are in a master-feeder structure, fund of funds and stand alone funds, which invest in a wide array of financial instruments, including long short equities, international equities, options, debt securities including mortgage backed securities, foreign currencies, futures contracts, distressed securities and real estate investments.

Website: 
Sandler & Company, P.C.
# of Employees: 
50-299
Location:
Sandler & Company, P.C.
43 Charles St.
Needham, MA, 02494
United States
Phone: 781-455-1480
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Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP

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Points)
 on 9/19/12 at 1:55am

Margolin, Winer & Evens, LLP ("MWE") provides audit, accounting, tax and consulting services to domestic and offshore hedge funds, commodity pools, investment advisors, broker-dealers and other financial services companies throughout the Unites States of America, as well as the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. MWE has a staff of more than 200, including 28 partners and principals, and has been an integral part of the business community since 1946. We are among the 20 largest CPA firms in the northeast, and service a wide range of clients. The combined experience of our team enables MWE to provide the specialized business and financial advice our clients need to achieve their business objectives.

Website: 
Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP
# of Employees: 
20-49
Location:
Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP
400 Garden City Plaza
Garden City, NJ, 11530
United States
Phone: 516-240-4445
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J.H. Cohn LLP

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Points)
 on 9/19/12 at 1:53am

Leading financial services firms rely on J.H. Cohn for our knowledge and expertise in working with hedge funds, broker-dealers, securitization conduits, private equity funds, fund of funds, and investment advisers, including Registered Investment Advisers. Our professionals are recognized by clients for their rapid, insightful responses to accounting and audit issues, knowledgeable tax planning guidance, and ability to assist clients onshore and offshore. One of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the United States, J.H. Cohn offers audit, accounting, tax and business consulting services for public and private, middle-market and entrepreneurial companies, individuals, and not-for-profit organizations. For more than 90 years, J.H.

Website: 
J.H. Cohn LLP
# of Employees: 
20-49
Location:
J.H. Cohn LLP
1212 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
United States
Phone: 877-704-3500
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