Interim Fund Controller

Daley And Associates, LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. in New York, NY seeks an Interim Fund Controller for a 2.5-month contract to manage finance, accounting, and operations of hedge funds. The role reports to Audit and Financial Reporting managers and aims to complete audits within 90 days.

Remote candidates located in New England or the NYC/NJ area will be considered. The position pays $65-75/hr within a 40-hour workweek, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• 5-10+ years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably for hedge funds.
• Experience with Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation, and/or Auditing.
• Complex Funds (Hedge Funds, master feeders, side pockets, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft core programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for hedge funds, including detailed review of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes, consolidated SOI, financial highlights, and footnotes disclosures.
• Possible support for audit-related projects.
• Provide feedback for process improvement efforts identified in completing assignments.

Skills

Hedge funds experience

Audit

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

Interim Fund Controller

We are seeking candidates for an Interim Fund Controller position with a highly successful investment management firm located in New York, NY. The Interim Fund Controller will be responsible for the Finance, Accounting, and Operations of the firm’s hedge funds. This position will report to the managers on the firm'sAudit and Financial Reporting team. The Interim Fund Controllerwill work to complete the audits within 90 days, collaborating closely with analysts and managers, as well as external partners such as the Fund Administrators and Auditor.

This is a 2.5-month contract position that will pay $65-75/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. Qualified candidates who are 100% remote and located in New England or the NYC/NJ area will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform annual audit and financial reporting activities for a book of hedge funds, including detailed review of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes, consolidated SOI, financial highlights, and review of footnotes (including disclosure of ASC 820, ASC 815, ASU 2011-4, and other required disclosures)
• Possible support for audit-related projects
• Provide feedback for process improvement efforts identified in completing assignments
• Provide feedback on technical subject matters from past work experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business
• 5-10+ years of audit and/or financial reporting experience, preferably for hedge funds, is required.
• Must have experience with: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation, and/or Auditing
• Complex Funds (Hedge Funds, difficult mutual funds, master feeders, side pockets, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft core programs (Very strong in Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with the team, a client service mindset, and solve problems.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently, and meeting deadlines is crucial.