Assistant Controller

WhiteCap Search; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Search seeks a senior fund accountant for a fast-growing hedge fund in Jersey City, NJ. You will work closely with the CFO, COO, and the investment team, leading month-end NAV, cash and position reconciliations, and complex instrument valuation.

The role emphasizes internal controls, client reporting, regulatory filings, and collaboration on annual audits, with potential for bonus. CPA preferred and 5–10 years of asset management experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in asset management, hedge funds, or similar settings.
• Prior supervisory or review experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills and hedge fund structures familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and review of the month-end NAV process.
• Supervision of cash and position reconciliations.
• Valuation oversight across complex instruments.
• Review of interest accruals and income allocations.
• Management and performance fee calculations.
• Partnership allocations and capital account statements.
• Oversight of investor capital activity.
• Coordination and management of the year-end audit process.
• Maintaining and enhancing the internal control framework.
• Preparation and review of client reporting deliverables.
• Preparation of internal management reporting.
• Oversight of regulatory filings.
• Review of daily and monthly P&L estimates.
• Process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Fund accounting

Supervisory experience

Hedge funds

Technical accounting

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Join a fast-growing startup hedge fund dedicated to delivering exceptional investment performance. With a solid foundation and a commitment to a fundamentally driven investment approach, the firm emphasizes deep research, disciplined risk management, and long-term capital appreciation. Total assets under management exceed $20 billion, reflecting the firm's robust growth and success.

Job Specifications

This senior fund accounting role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities across accounting, financial reporting, and control functions. You will work closely with the CFO, COO, and the investment team, playing a crucial role in supporting the firm's continued growth.

• Oversight and review of the month-end NAV process
• Supervision of cash and position reconciliations
• Valuation oversight across complex instruments
• Review of interest accruals and income allocations
• Management and performance fee calculations
• Partnership allocations and capital account statements
• Oversight of investor capital activity
• Coordination and management of the year-end audit process
• Maintaining and enhancing the internal control framework
• Preparation and review of client reporting deliverables
• Preparation of internal management reporting
• Oversight of regulatory filings
• Review of daily and monthly P&L estimates
• Process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects

Product exposure includes equities, options, swaps, credit derivatives, and other complex instruments.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience at an asset manager, hedge fund, administrator, or public accounting firm
• Prior supervisory or review experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting skills and familiarity with hedge fund structures
• CPA designation preferred
• Ability to operate in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.