Eka Parker
Shelton,CT
Summary
Motivated Director of Finance with over 10 years of experience in fund management and financial operations. Expertise in preparing financial statements, overseeing audits, and managing investor relations. Achievements include efficient onboarding of funds and timely completion of audits, contributing to improved performance reporting and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams and optimize financial processes, ensuring the delivery of high quality results that align with company objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Ocorian Fund Services
San Francisco, CA
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Orchestrated collaboration with fund administrator for shadowing of the books, preparation of estimates, month-end NAV review, assistance with financial statement preparation, valuation of the portfolio, annual audit, and tax work
- Championed investor relations by coordinating with fund administrators and clients, leading operational due diligence meetings, and addressing ad-hoc requests
- Evaluated and reviewed all monthly items, including operating expense schedules, month-end close packages, financial statements, supporting files, transparency reports, and investor statements
- Ensured timely completion and thorough review of year-end financial statements, inclusive of all statements and disclosures, while coordinating audit processes
- Oversaw accurate year-end fund and client tax reporting, including investor tax statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of tax obligations
- Managed daily portfolio reconciliations and trade reviews within the internal portfolio management system, collaborating with prime brokers and custodians for accuracy
- Facilitated onboarding of new single-strategy funds through strategic decision-making and comprehensive vendor evaluations with clients.
- Conducted detailed analysis of capital calls, distributions, fund expense payments, and budget allocations to maintain financial integrity.
- Directed management company oversight related to finance, budgeting, and vendor evaluations
- Delivered regular revenue, AUM, and performance reporting to the corporate accounting department
- Facilitated effective communication between various functional areas within the firm and external service providers
- Addressed ad-hoc requests and led special projects as necessary
- Evaluated and analyzed regulatory filings to ensure alignment with compliance standards.
Consultant Project Manager
Starboard Value LP
New York, NY
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Led project planning and execution to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance communication and improve project delivery.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, including scopes, timelines, and budgets.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and update on progress.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges.
Consultant Financial Reporting Analyst
Lone Pine Capital
Greenwich, CT
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Executed monthly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyzed variances in financial reports to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting procedures and enhance data integrity.
- Developed automated reporting tools using Excel, increasing efficiency in data analysis tasks.
- Reviewed and reconciled account balances, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Managed the month-end close process efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial statements.
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Acore Capital, LP
New York, NY
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Reconciled fund accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accurate records in accounting software, adhering to best practices and standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize fund operations and reporting accuracy.
Consultant Project Manager
Contrarian Capital Management, LLC
Greenwich, CT
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and enhance communication.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
Consultant Fund Controller
Exodus Point Capital Management
New York, NY
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in reviewing monthly closing processes with fund administrators, including reconciliations with internal records, review of administrative records, investor allocations, and investor statements
- Contributed to the annual financial statement preparation process and audit for both master and feeder funds
- Supported regulatory filings in the US and with foreign regulators (UK, Singapore, Hong Kong)
- Assisted in daily performance estimate reporting
- Facilitated the weekly and monthly performance estimate processes with fund administrators and provided performance reporting to management and portfolio managers
- Coordinated the weekly/ monthly P&L, reconciliation processes between internal data warehouses and fund administrators, collaborating with internal Middle Office and Operations teams for resolution
Consultant Senior Fund Controller
PineBridge Investments
New York, NY
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered production reports to clients by ensuring efficient and accurate trade processing, NAV reviews, corporate actions processing, security valuation, and financial statements production, along with other ad-hoc reports for the funds
- Ensured compliance by team members with operational policies, procedures and guidelines during the completion of Fund Accounting processes
- Acted as a point of escalation for complex client issues
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Taconic Capital Advisors LP
New York, NY
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted with the valuation of Fund Investments, supporting verification processes, and conducted portfolio maintenance
- Verified investor capital activities, including subscriptions, redemptions, and transfer
- Conducted general reviews of NAV processes
- Aided in the preparation of Fund and Investor portfolio and performance reports for both internal and external distribution
- Collaborated with auditors and administrators during the audit process, providing necessary support for the finalization of audited financial statements
Consultant Fund Accountant
Pomona Capital
New York, NY
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed daily and weekly cash flow forecasting activities
- Processed expenses, capital calls, distributions, accruals and cash transactions
Consultant Real Estate Fund Accountant
Starwood Capital Group
Greenwich, CT
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Posted journal entries and monitored money movement transactions while managing daily cash availability
- Prepared quarterly financial statements and assisted with audits, tax preparation, and audit reviews
- Reviewed calculations for capital calls and distributions, along with uses of cash, allocations and investor notices
- Calculated management and investment fees
- Prepared partner capital account roll forwards and allocations
Consultant Investor Relations
Lone Pine Capital
Greenwich, CT
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Assisted in preparing quarterly earnings reports and financial presentations for stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive databases of investor contacts and interactions.
- Supported the development of marketing materials aimed at improving investor relations initiatives.
- Developed informative materials for investors, such as fact sheets, presentations, and web content.
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.
Stamford, CT
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for multiple funds.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual audits, coordinating with external auditors.
- Analyzed investment performance metrics to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Streamlined accounting processes, enhancing efficiency in transaction recording and reporting.
Consultant Investor Relations
Lone Pine Capital
Greenwich, CT
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed investor inquiries, providing timely responses and accurate information.
- Streamlined data collection methods, enhancing accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Maintained accurate investor database records by updating contact information regularly.
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Eagle Point Credit Management LLC
Greenwich, CT
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Reconciled fund accounts daily, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Managed journal entries and general ledger maintenance, enhancing data integrity across financial systems.
- Prepared accurate financial statements and reports for multiple funds to ensure compliance with regulations.
Senior Manager, Finance and Operations
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR)
New York, NY
05.2008 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with prime brokers to review daily positions and trade reconciliations, effectively addressing and resolving any discrepancies identified.
- Analyzed data to prepare detailed performance estimates for management, covering weekly, monthly, and quarterly periods.
- Compiled daily P&L reports for all hedge fund strategies, including long/short and global macro, to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Managed weekly and month-end NAV allocation closing processes, ensuring accurate calculation of fees and expenses.
- Monitored and confirmed pricing accuracy across portfolios, ensuring adherence to approved variance thresholds.
- Reviewed and synthesized regulatory and compliance reports for hedge funds, guaranteeing alignment with Form PF 13F obligations.
- Developed comprehensive financial statements to ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated efforts with team director, prime brokers, and auditors to streamline year-end audit procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHSkills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Audit coordination
- General ledger accounting
- Account reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Investor relations
Timeline
Director of Finance
Ocorian Fund Services
04.2025 - 01.2026
Consultant Project Manager
Starboard Value LP
10.2024 - 02.2025
Consultant Financial Reporting Analyst
Lone Pine Capital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Acore Capital, LP
04.2024 - 05.2024
Consultant Project Manager
Contrarian Capital Management, LLC
11.2023 - 03.2024
Consultant Fund Controller
Exodus Point Capital Management
01.2023 - 08.2023
Consultant Senior Fund Controller
PineBridge Investments
07.2022 - 12.2022
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Taconic Capital Advisors LP
02.2022 - 06.2022
Consultant Fund Accountant
Pomona Capital
10.2021 - 01.2022
Consultant Real Estate Fund Accountant
Starwood Capital Group
01.2021 - 09.2021
Consultant Investor Relations
Lone Pine Capital
07.2020 - 12.2020
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.
02.2020 - 06.2020
Consultant Investor Relations
Lone Pine Capital
09.2019 - 01.2020
Consultant Senior Fund Accountant
Eagle Point Credit Management LLC
01.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Manager, Finance and Operations
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR)
05.2008 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Youngstown State University