Fund Control & Operations Consultant - Hedge Fund

We are currently seeking candidates for a Fund Control & Operations Consultant opportunity with an elite alternative investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Fund Control & Operations Consultant will oversee the full monthly NAV lifecycle, including coordination with fund administrators, review of supporting schedules, and formal approval of NAV packages. The Fund Control & Operations Consultant will produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables across client, management, valuation, and tax reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong audit support.

The ideal candidate will have 4-8+ years of related experience in public accounting, alternative investments, or fund administration.

This is a 3-month contract opportunity, paying between $60-$80/hour (depending on experience).

This role supports a hybrid work model, consisting of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week.

• Manage the monthly NAV process and review administrator calculations and supporting schedules.
• Approve final NAV packages and ensure accuracy of underlying valuations and reporting.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly client, management, valuation, and tax reports.
• Oversee investor cash activity, including subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, and distributions.
• Reconcile investor balances and support transfer agency oversight.
• Provide fund data to internal teams and respond to investor and regulatory inquiries.
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to fund and investor activity.
• Drive operational initiatives across firm-sponsored and sub-advised hedge funds.
• Support technology enhancements, service provider transitions, and process automation.
• Strengthen internal controls and audit readiness across fund operations.
• Provide additional support as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4-6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, alternative investments, or fund administration.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, including working knowledge of management fees, claw-backs, carried interest, side pockets, currency hedging, and third-party distribution.
• CPA, CFA, CAIA, and/or MBA a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
  
  Strong systems skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Alteryx (or similar).