Hedge Fund Controller - NYC

Controller | Global Macro Hedge Fund

This is a broader and more dynamic opportunity than a traditional fund controller position. The Controller will own the accounting, reporting, and regulatory functions for the fund complex while gaining exposure to external investments, family office accounting, and sophisticated U.S. tax planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end NAV close across fund entities
• Oversee daily position, P&L, cash, and margin reconciliations
• Calculate and review investor allocations, capital accounts, and management and incentive fees
• Produce annual GAAP financial statements and manage the audit process
• Own Form PF, 13F, and other applicable regulatory filings
• Oversee accounting and reporting for SMAs and third-party fund investments
• Partner with the management company and family office teams on accounting and tax matters
• Support U.S. tax planning involving the character and allocation of fund income
• Participate in the firm’s structured trading committee
• Manage administrator oversight, books and records, and the control environment
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes

Qualifications

• 7 -12 years of relevant fund accounting, fund administration, or audit experience. Public + Private experience preferred.
• Meaningful experience as a hedge fund Controller or Assistant Controller
• Strong understanding of the NAV close, daily reconciliations, investor allocations, capital accounts, and fee calculations
• Hands-on experience preparing Form PF and 13F filings
• Knowledge of macro products, including rates, FX, futures, sovereign debt, credit instruments, equities, commodities, and derivatives
• Strong understanding of how fund income and its tax character flow through to U.S. investors
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with data and automation tools
• Genuine interest in using AI to improve accounting and reporting workflows

The ideal candidate is driven, intellectually curious, low ego, and comfortable taking ownership in a role whose scope will grow with their capabilities.

Qualified candidates should send resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io . Please put your name and “Hedge Fund Controller” in the subject line and attach your resume in word or PDF document form. Also include contact information, salary requirements and any applicable information in the body of the email.