Hedge Fund Controller

Overview

• Lead financial operations for a hedge fund, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to produce daily financial reports and monitor investment guidelines.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance processes for the fund and management company.
• Manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors, tax accountants, and prime brokers.
• Oversee daily cash and position reconciliations, ensuring accurate internal P&L monitoring.
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial statements and partner allocations for the management company.
• Assist with regulatory filings including 13F, Form PF, and Form ADV.
• Support Investor Relations with subscription and redemption documents and inquiries.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives led by the CFO.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee audit processes, including FAR filings and SOC 1 compliance.
• Review and approve monthly NAV calculations with fund administrators.
• Coordinate tax estimates, filings, and K-1 production with external accountants.
• Monitor OMS systems for accurate internal P&L reporting.
• Produce fund estimates and margin reports for hedge funds.
• Ensure compliance with MiFID II regulations and investment guidelines.
• Manage quarterly billing processes and management company close procedures.
• Support compliance certifications and regulatory filings for investors.
• Collaborate with the CFO on financial projects and reporting tasks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of financial industry experience; 12 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience with hedge funds, closed-end funds, and '40 act funds.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, Excel, and CITCO systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute instructions independently.
• Familiarity with asset classes such as convertibles, HY, and CLOs is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with stakeholders.