Fund Controller

Hedge Fund seeks Fund Controller. The ideal candidate will have combined experience in public accounting and hedge fund accounting. The Controller will assume end-to-end responsibility for core fund accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Own end-to-end fund accounting, including maintenance of the general ledger, daily/monthly NAV calculations, and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements for the funds
• Perform and review daily reconciliations with prime brokers and administrators, including cash, positions, and P&L, and promptly investigate and resolve any breaks or discrepancies
• Maintain and enhance accounting and reporting processes within Enfusion and related systems, with a focus on data integrity, control, and automation
• Review and reconcile complex transactions (internal transfers, fee and carry calculations), ensuring accuracy and appropriate classification

Tax Compliance & Structuring

• Lead review of investor tax reporting, including K-1s and K-3s, and coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Oversee offshore fund tax compliance and related information reporting, including coordination of local and cross-border requirements
• Perform and review Section 1061 analyses, including API/CCI determinations, and ensure proper treatment of carried interest and capital allocations
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax estimates for the funds, management company, and general partnership

General Partnership & Management Company Accounting

• Own full-cycle accounting for the general partnership and management company, including revenue recognition, expense allocations, and partner capital accounting
• Manage partner capital accounts, allocations, and distributions, including carried interest
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts across funds and management entities to support liquidity management and capital planning

Audit & Controls

• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors, leading the annual audit process from planning through issuance
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, supporting schedules, and financial statement disclosures, addressing technical accounting issues as they arise
• Design, implement, and refine internal controls, accounting policies, and procedural documentation as the firm grows

Strategic Finance

• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and AUM- and fee-related analytics to support firm-level decision making
• Provide clear, technically grounded explanations of financial and tax matters to portfolio managers, operations, and investor relations
• Identify and execute process improvements and system enhancements that strengthen the control environment and free capacity for higher-value work

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA required, with 2-4 years of training in a public accounting firm (Big Four/KPMG-caliber or comparable)
• Approximately 5 years of combined experience in public accounting (ideally in financial services/alternative investments) and hedge fund tax and fund accounting
• Demonstrated experience reviewing K-1s and K-3s, addressing offshore fund tax requirements, performing Section 1061 API/CCI analyses, and handling general partnership and management company accounting
• Direct involvement in audit processes (either from the audit or issuer side), including preparation of workpapers and coordination with external auditors
• Strong systems aptitude, with experience using Enfusion strongly preferred, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and operate within Enfusion and other fund accounting and reporting systems
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial investment environment
• Clear, concise communication skills and the executive presence to interface with senior leadership, auditors, and investors as responsibilities expand