Hedge Fund Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a boutique hedge fund in New York, New York on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is suited for Hedge Fund Industry Professional who can independently manage the full scope of fund accounting operations in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience within multi-strategy hedge funds and is comfortable working across complex portfolios that may include credit and insurance-related strategies. You will play a key role in financial oversight, external partner coordination, and the preparation of accurate reporting for investors.Responsibilities:• Direct the daily accounting activities for the fund, ensuring transactions, balances, and records are maintained accurately and on schedule.• Manage the month-end close process and produce complete financial and NAV reporting deliverables within required timelines.• Coordinate closely with the third-party fund administrator, SS&C, to review fund accounting output, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reporting integrity.• Serve as the primary contact for prime brokers, handling account activity, reconciliations, and operational follow-up as needed.• Prepare monthly reporting packages for investors, combining financial data, supporting analysis, and presentation-ready materials.• Monitor accounting treatment across a multi-strategy portfolio, with attention to credit instruments and other complex investment structures.• Maintain a hands-on approach to all core controller duties in an environment without internal accounting support.• Utilize fund accounting systems such as Infusion to support reporting, reconciliation, and day-to-day operational accounting needs.