Fund Controller - $350k-$500k - NYC Hedge Fund (#3488389)

Confidential Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in New York is seeking a professional to manage fund-level accounting. The successful candidate will oversee the close process, review NAV packages, coordinate financial statements, and partner with external auditors. Ideally, you have 8-15 years of Hedge Fund Accounting experience, a strong understanding of US GAAP, and a leadership mindset. This is an opportunity to elevate the firm's accounting processes while coaching junior team members.

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years of hands-on Hedge Fund Accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and partnership accounting.
• Hands-on experience reviewing administrator NAVs and fund reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a lean, fast-moving environment
• CPA preferred; experience with Investran, Geneva, or similar systems is a plus
• Clear communicator with a leadership mindset and strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and internal management reporting.
• Review NAV packages, performance reports, and supporting schedules from the fund administrator, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate financial statement preparation and assist with investor-level reporting.
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support year-end work and regulatory filings.
• Contribute to valuation review processes and monitor portfolio-level metrics
• Support upgrades to accounting systems and help design scalable workflows
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing day-to-day oversight and guidance

Skills

Hedge Fund Accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Communication

Leadership mindset

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Investran

Geneva

Job description

You’ll take a lead role managing the fund-level accounting, reviewing administrator deliverables, and elevating the quality and efficiency of the firm’s close, reporting, and valuation cycles. This role also oversees the administrator team and plays a key part in system and process enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and internal management reporting
• Review NAV packages, performance reports, and supporting schedules from the fund administrator, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Coordinate financial statement preparation and assist with investor-level reporting
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support year-end work and regulatory filings
• Contribute to valuation review processes and monitor portfolio-level metrics
• Support upgrades to accounting systems and help design scalable workflows
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing day-to-day oversight and guidance

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years of hands on Hedge Fund Accounting experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and partnership accounting
• Hands-on experience reviewing administrator NAVs and fund reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a lean, fast-moving environment
• CPA preferred; experience with Investran, Geneva, or similar systems is a plus
• Clear communicator with a leadership mindset and strong attention to detail

Compensation (overall compensation will be based on prior experience and performance)