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Hedge Fund Controller

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the fund and related entities
  • Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
  • Prepare and analyze fund-level profit and loss, performance, and variance reporting
  • Oversee fund accounting activities, including portfolio transactions, investment activity, income, expenses, accruals, and allocations
  • Review reconciliations between internal accounting records, the fund administrator, prime brokers, custodians, and other counter parties
  • Monitor the accuracy and integrity of the fund's books and records
  • Review investor capital activity, including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and capital allocations
  • Coordinate with the fund administrator and other third-party service providers to resolve accounting and reporting discrepancies
  • Support valuation processes and ensure investments are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting policies
  • Manage the annual audit process and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors
  • Support tax reporting and coordinate with external tax professionals as needed
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes
  • Produce timely financial and operational reporting for the CEO and senior leadership
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate processes, and increase operational efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Requirements
  • Significant fund accounting experience as a Fund Controller within a hedge fund
  • Experience supporting a hedge fund with more than $3 billion in assets under management
  • Strong knowledge of hedge fund accounting, financial reporting, performance reporting, and investment-related accounting
  • Demonstrated experience managing monthly close and financial statement preparation
  • Experience working with Enfusion by Clearwater or another fund accounting platform
  • Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, auditors, administrators, and other external partners
  • Ability to work on-site in Midtown Manhattan every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive fund accounting expertise, particularly in hedge fund environments, with a strong focus on financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. Proficient in managing close processes, investor capital activities, and coordinating with external auditors and service providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Fund Accounting Experience
  • Financial Reporting
  • Hedge Fund Accounting
  • Enfusion by Clearwater
  • Microsoft Excel Proficiency
Hard Skills
  • Fund Accounting
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Performance Reporting
  • Variance Reporting
  • Reconciliation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Monthly Close Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Tax Reporting
Soft Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaboration with Leadership
  • Interpersonal Skills
Industry Keywords
  • Hedge Fund
  • Assets Under Management
  • Investment Accounting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Operational Efficiency
Tools & Technologies
  • Enfusion by Clearwater
  • Microsoft Excel
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