Senior Controller - Fund Accounting & Investor Reporting

Dagen Personnel LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dagen Personnel LLC in Dallas is seeking a highly capable Controller to lead accounting, fund administration, and operational finance for a growing investment firm. You will touch NAV validation, investor reporting, tax coordination, and internal controls while collaborating across fund admins, prime brokers, and management.

The role offers high visibility, a potential path to broader finance leadership, and exposure to tax coordination and investor materials.

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred and 7+ years in accounting/fund admin or related financial services.
• Experience with hedge funds, private funds, SMAs, or multi-prime brokers is a plus.
• Advanced Excel; proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Perform shadow accounting for funds and SMA; validate monthly NAV, P&L, fees, and allocations.
• Coordinate with fund admins and prime brokers for accurate, timely processing.
• Monitor positions, allocations, and control breaks; investigate discrepancies.
• Support daily reconciliations across brokers, custodians, admins, and systems.
• Maintain general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement in QuickBooks.
• Assist month-end close, accruals, allocations, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on K-1s and tax reporting.
• Prepare cash forecasts and manage cash activity recording.
• Review and record A/P, vendor invoices, and firm expenses.
• Prepare investor reporting and support investor relations and marketing materials.
• Improve accounting, reporting, and operational processes as the business grows.
• Lead or support finance/operations/tax-related special projects.

Skills

CPA

Advanced Excel

NAV processes

Financial statements

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Communication

Ownership

Discretion

Tools

Enfusion

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dagen Personnel LLC in Dallas is seeking a highly capable Controller to lead accounting, fund administration, and operational finance for a growing investment firm. You will touch NAV validation, investor reporting, tax coordination, and internal controls while collaborating across fund admins, prime brokers, and management.

The role offers high visibility, a potential path to broader finance leadership, and exposure to tax coordination and investor materials.