Interim Fund Controller

We are seeking candidates for an Interim Fund Controller position with a highly successful investment management firm located in New York, NY. The Interim Fund Controller will be responsible for the Finance, Accounting, and Operations of the firm’s hedge funds. This position will report to the managers on the firm'sAudit and Financial Reporting team. The Interim Fund Controller will work to complete the audits within 90 days, collaborating closely with analysts and managers, as well as external partners such as the Fund Administrators and Auditor.

This is a 2.5-month contract position that will pay $65-75/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. Qualified candidates who are 100% remote and located in New England or the NYC/NJ area will be considered.

• Oversee and/or perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for a book of hedge funds, including detailed review of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes, consolidated SOI, financial highlights, and review of footnotes (including disclosure of ASC 820, ASC 815, ASU 2011-4, and other required disclosures)
• Possible support for audit-related projects
• Provide feedback for process improvement efforts identified in completing assignments
• Provide feedback on technical subject matters from past work experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business
• 5-10+ years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably for hedge funds, is required.
• Must have experience with:
  Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation, and/or Auditing
• Complex Funds (Hedge Funds, difficult mutual funds, master feeders, side pockets, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft core programs (Very strong in Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with the team, a client service mindset, and solve problems.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently, and meeting deadlines is crucial.