Fund Controller
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller
A highly regarded, investment-focused asset management firm is seeking a Fund Controller to join its lean, sophisticated finance and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing accounting professional who wants broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path for continued growth within a boutique investment environment.
The OpportunityThe firm is a global, long-term investment manager with a concentrated, fundamental value-oriented strategy and a sophisticated institutional investor base. With a highly collaborative team and a lean organizational structure, this individual will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain visibility across the firm's broader fund operations.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee and execute a broad range of fund accounting and financial reporting responsibilities
- Participate in the preparation and review of financial statements, NAVs, and related reporting
- Support technical accounting matters and complex fund-related transactions
- Partner closely with senior leadership on accounting, finance, and operational initiatives
- Help identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and overall efficiency
- Work cross-functionally across the organization and gain exposure to a wide range of fund operations
- Serve as a hands-on resource who is comfortable getting into the details rather than simply managing from a distance
- Approximately 4–8 years of relevant experience
- Hedge fund experience is required
- Experience in public accounting, private accounting, or a combination of both
- CPA strongly preferred
- Strong technical accounting foundation and excellent attention to detail
- Exposure to multiple investment products/strategies is highly desirable
- Candidates with some private equity experience will also be considered
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
- Genuine "team over me" mentality
- Highly motivated to learn, take on responsibility, and grow with the organization
- Comfortable being hands-on and taking a true roll-up-your-sleeves approach
This is an opportunity to join a small, high-caliber investment organization where the Fund Controller will not be siloed into a narrow accounting function. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to the firm's investment platform, work directly with senior leadership, and have the opportunity to grow alongside the organization.
Location:Stamford, CT
Work Model:Hybrid — 2 days per week in office
Compensation:Up to approximately $200K total compensation
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