Autonomous Senior Accountant & Controller

DigiRecruitx; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiRecruitx seeks an experienced Senior Accountant / Controller to work with senior finance leadership across management company accounting, financial reporting, controls, and special projects. This hands‑on role requires ownership of accounting and finance matters from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will manage core accounting activities, strengthen processes, drive automation, and support budgeting, audits, and tax processes while maintaining strong controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (India) or CPA/equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in hedge funds, asset management, or US-focused accounting.
• Hands-on experience with financial accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Proficient with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, formulas) and data analysis.
• Experience improving accounting processes through automation or technology.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day accounting and controllership activities for the management company.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, schedules, and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow analysis, audit, and tax processes.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and ensure books are accurate and up-to-date.
• Improve accounting processes, reporting, and workflows, and automate manual activities where possible.
• Support senior finance leadership with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators.

Skills

Hedge funds

Excel (PivotTables)

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independence

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Chartered Accountant (India)

CPA or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

DigiRecruitx seeks an experienced Senior Accountant / Controller to work with senior finance leadership across management company accounting, financial reporting, controls, and special projects. This hands‑on role requires ownership of accounting and finance matters from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will manage core accounting activities, strengthen processes, drive automation, and support budgeting, audits, and tax processes while maintaining strong controls and timely reporting.