Associate Fund Controller

Taylor Root; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in New York is seeking a finance professional for a high-visibility role reporting directly to the Fund Controller. This position involves oversight of month-end NAV estimates, collaboration with fund administrators, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within hedge fund environments, and possess strong communication skills to work across various teams. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in hedge fund environments is preferred.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Fund Controller on accounting and finance tasks.
• Oversee month-end NAV estimates and close processes.
• Review daily fund-level P&L and performance.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Fund administration collaboration

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Compensation: $160,000–$190,000 Base + Bonus

We are partnered with a global, multi-strategy hedge fund HQ in New York that is continuing to scale its finance and fund accounting infrastructure. The firm offers a true institutional hedge fund environment with sophisticated strategies, complex fund structures, and best-in-class controls.

This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the Fund Controller and is ideal for a hedge fund professional looking to step into a broader, more strategic seat.

Why This Role

• Direct exposure to a top-tier hedge fund platform
• Clear career path toward Fund Controller
• Global fund structures
• High ownership, high visibility, and meaningful impact

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Fund Controller as a key member of the fund accounting and finance team
• Oversee and review month-end NAV estimates and close processes in coordination with external fund administrators
• Maintain and review shadow accounting systems, investor allocations, and variance analysis
• Review daily fund-level P&L and performance, working with internal teams and service providers
• Manage oversight of fund administrators and back-office vendors, enhancing controls and automation
• Support complex fund structures, including audit coordination and statutory filings
• Review and execute regulatory filings (Form PF, CPO-PQR, FAR, and other global requirements)
• Drive process improvement, analytics, and automation initiatives as the platform scales

Requirements

• 7–10 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• CPA preferred
• Background in hedge fund environments (multi-strategy strongly preferred)
• Big 4 and industry mix highly desirable
• Experience overseeing or partnering with fund administrators
• Exposure to NAV, P&L, allocations, and fund audits
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, treasury, legal, and compliance