Fund Controller | Hedge Fund

Fortis Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fund Controller for a top-tier global hedge fund in NYC. This high-impact role offers NAV oversight, month-end close, and broad exposure across asset classes, with direct interaction with PMs, Trading, Risk and senior leadership.

You will own accounting, P&L review, valuation matters, audits, and controls enhancement across complex portfolios. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of fund accounting in a buy-side environment, with Geneva experience and

Qualifications

• 8-12 years' fund accounting experience from a top-tier hedge fund or institutional asset manager.
• Strong product knowledge across equities, FICC, commodities or multi-asset strategies.
• Geneva experience highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting, NAV oversight and month-end close across complex portfolios.
• Cover a broad range of products including equities, rates, credit, repo, loans, swaps, futures, commodities and structured products.
• Partner closely with front office, operations and risk teams.
• Review P&L, balance sheet movements and valuation matters.
• Support audits, reporting and controls enhancement.
• Act as a key finance contact across multiple strategies and asset classes.

Skills

Fund accounting

Multi-asset knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Education

CPA or CFA (preferred)

Tools

Geneva

Job description

A top-tier global hedge fund is hiring an experienced Fund Controller to join its elite finance team in NYC.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a proven buy-side Fund Accountant who wants broader product exposure, senior visibility and the chance to operate inside one of the most respected investment platforms in the market.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Join a prestigious global hedge fund with a best-in-class reputation
• High-profile role partnering with PMs, Trading, Risk and senior leadership
• Broad multi-asset exposure across equities, FICC, commodities and alternatives
• Strong compensation and clear progression potential
• Opportunity to improve processes, controls and automation
• Fast-paced meritocratic culture where top performers are rewarded

THE ROLE

• Own accounting, NAV oversight and month-end close across complex portfolios
• Cover a broad range of products including equities, rates, credit, repo, loans, swaps, futures, commodities and structured products
• Partner closely with front office, operations and risk teams
• Review P&L, balance sheet movements and valuation matters
• Support audits, reporting and controls enhancement
• Act as a key finance contact across multiple strategies and asset classes

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• 8-12 years' fund accounting experience from a top-tier hedge fund or institutional asset manager
• Strong product knowledge across any of equities, FICC, commodities or multi-asset strategies
• Geneva experience highly advantageous
• Proven track record managing complex books in a fast-moving environment
• Ideally CPA or CFA qualified
• NY-based or fully committed to relocating