Fund Controller

JSS Search; London; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity for a Hedge Fund Controller has arisen with a high-performing alternative investment manager. This role involves leading financial control, reporting, and compliance for a dynamic portfolio within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in credit funds and will thrive in an entrepreneurial setting offering growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working model

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• 5–8 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting background, ideally in a Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund financial control and reporting.
• Prepare monthly NAVs and management accounts.
• Liaise with fund administrators and auditors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Commercial Acumen

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

IFRS

US GAAP

Job description

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Base pay range

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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a high-performing alternative investment manager as a Hedge Fund Controller. The role offers exposure to a dynamic portfolio of credit-focused strategies, including structured credit, private debt, and CLOs, within a fast-growing and entrepreneurial hedge fund platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fund financial control and reporting for a portfolio of credit hedge funds and managed accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly NAVs, management accounts, investor reporting, and financial statements under IFRS/US GAAP.
• Liaise with fund administrators, auditors, and third-party service providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of fund data.
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, legal, operations, and investor relations teams across the business.
• Manage and enhance internal controls, cash flow forecasting, FX hedging, and fund structuring support.
• Involvement in product launches, system/process automation, and regulatory reporting (AIFMD, FATCA/CRS).

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with 5–8 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting background, ideally trained in a Big 4 or top-tier audit environment.
• Credit fund experience is essential, either in-house or through audit/advisory (e.g., CLOs, private credit, structured credit, distressed, or special situations).
• Buy-side experience within hedge funds or asset managers highly desirable.
• Self-starter with commercial acumen, problem-solving mindset, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of fund structures, SPVs, and complex credit products.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to work in a nimble, high-calibre team with direct exposure to front office.
• Entrepreneurial environment with a clear path for growth, ownership, and strategic input.
• Hybrid working model with excellent flexibility and benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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