Daniel Hess

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About Daniel Hess

Experienced, dedicated and driven accounting executive with a demonstrated history of accomplishment in the financial services industry. Skilled in Fund Accounting and Administration, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Internal Controls, Auditing, Financial Analysis and Expense Management. Experience managing both internal and third party teams responsible for accounting and reporting for 19 investment fund programs with ~45 portfolios totaling at their peak ~$90 billion, each have always received clean opinions. Regular interaction with external auditors, lawyers, bankers, rating agencies and other vendors, as well as internal marketing, trading, compliance and operations teams. Work regularly with wide range of individuals from board members and executives to junior staff.Nearly 2 decades of experience as an officer of SEC-registered mutual funds and as a FINRA principal. Served as FinOp of internal broker/dealer subsidiary. Formerly also managed IA/BD compliance. Big 4 auditing experience. Significant leading role in multiple business acquisitions, fund mergers and reorganizations.Licensed CPA in Pennsylvania and FINRA 6, 26, 28, 51 and 63 licenses. Bachelor of Science in Accounting with MIS Minor from Penn State University.