Hedge Fund Controller

Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a boutique hedge fund in New York, New York on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is suited for Hedge Fund Industry Professional who can independently manage the full scope of fund accounting operations in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience within multi-strategy hedge funds and is comfortable working across complex portfolios that may include credit and insurance-related strategies.

You will play a key role in financial oversight, external partner coordination, and the preparation of accurate reporting for investors.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the daily accounting activities for the fund, ensuring transactions, balances, and records are maintained accurately and on schedule.

- Manage the month-end close process and produce complete financial and NAV reporting deliverables within required timelines.

- Coordinate closely with the third-party fund administrator, SS& C, to review fund accounting output, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reporting integrity.

- Serve as the primary contact for prime brokers, handling account activity, reconciliations, and operational follow-up as needed.

- Prepare monthly reporting packages for investors, combining financial data, supporting analysis, and presentation-ready materials.

- Monitor accounting treatment across a multi-strategy portfolio, with attention to credit instruments and other complex investment structures.

- Maintain a hands-on approach to all core controller duties in an environment without internal accounting support.

- Utilize fund accounting systems such as Infusion to support reporting, reconciliation, and day-to-day operational accounting needs.

Requirements - 10+ years of experience in fund accounting or controllership roles within the hedge fund industry.

- Prior experience overseeing accounting for multi-strategy hedge funds is required.

- Strong knowledge of NAV production, month-end close, and monthly financial reporting.

- Experience working with third-party fund administrators and prime brokers in an investment management setting.

- Familiarity with credit portfolios, structured credit products, and related accounting considerations is highly preferred.

- Exposure to insurance-focused funds or insurance sector investments is a plus.

- Proficiency with Infusion or similar fund accounting platforms is advantageous.

- Ability to operate independently in a lean environment with minimal opportunity to delegate work.

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