Controller Opportunity - THE Hedge Fund to join

Job Description

Job Description

One of the fastest growing investment managers across the country is seeking a Controller with extensive Hedge Fund experience. The firm has broken records with its capital raising successes and this is an optimal time to board the rocket ship. Join a world-class team of industry leaders, network with the who's who in this space, and make your mark on the operations of this firm. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial team and help build institutional-grade finance infrastructure within a sophisticated investment platform.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary internal owner of fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Oversee NAV calculations, investor allocations, capital activity, management and incentive fees, and partnership accounting.
• Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers.
• Support accounting and reporting for complex investment strategies, including long/short positions, derivatives, synthetic exposures, and options.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting, and regulatory deliverables.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable reporting solutions.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on fund operations, strategic initiatives, and infrastructure development.

Why Join?

• Join one of the industry's fastest-growing investment platforms.
• Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to build and improve processes in a technology-forward environment.
• Highly competitive compensation, very generous bonus potential, and significant long-term growth opportunity.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of hedge fund, fund accounting, asset management, ideally with some public accounting experience earlier in your career.
• Strong understanding of hedge fund structures, partnership accounting, and investor allocations.
• Experience with complex investment instruments, including derivatives and options.
• CPA preferred; CFA, CAIA, ACA, or similar credentials also considered.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience working with fund administrators and auditors.
• Advanced Excel skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.