Financial Controller (Hedge Funds)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial operations for hedge funds in New York. This pivotal role involves overseeing performance reporting, treasury operations, and regulatory compliance while managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will bring 7-15 years of experience in hedge fund accounting, a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and exceptional organizational skills. Join a dynamic team and drive strategic initiatives that ensure operational excellence and compliance in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to take on this leadership challenge, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in Hedge Fund Accounting or Financial Operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily/monthly risk and performance reports and manage month-end closings.
• Oversee regulatory filings and handle investor operational due diligence requests.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Abilities

Adaptability to New Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Eze Eclipse

LightKeeper

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview – Financial Controller (Hedge Funds):
Take on a key leadership role with our client as a Financial Controller in New York, NY. In this dynamic in-office position, you will oversee the financial operations of hedge funds, including performance reporting, treasury operations, regulatory filings, and team management. Your expertise will ensure operational excellence and compliance while driving strategic initiatives within the organization.

Compensation: $175,000 - $350,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Responsibilities as the Financial Controller:

1. Financial Oversight: Prepare daily and monthly risk and performance reports, manage month-end closings, trial balances, and investor allocations.
2. Reconciliations: Conduct daily and monthly trade, cash, and position reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
3. Treasury Operations: Manage cash liquidity, invoice payments, and other treasury-related functions.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual regulatory filings.
5. Investor Relations: Handle investor operational due diligence requests and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
6. Team Leadership: Supervise and guide operations team staff, ensuring day-to-day tasks are executed effectively.

Qualifications for the Financial Controller:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
2. Experience: 7-15 years of experience in Hedge Fund Accounting or Financial Operations, with a proven track record in similar roles.
3. Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and adaptability to new technologies.
4. Technical Expertise: Experienced with Eze Eclipse or similar OMS, LightKeeper or comparable tools, and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.