Hedge Fund Controller

Responsibilities: Oversee the monthly close and NAV process for hedge funds, including general ledger maintenance, accruals, fee calculations, independent verification, exception escalation, and final approval. Prepare monthly management reports explaining NAV movements, investment performance, balance sheet changes, and key financial trends. Analyze performance by strategy and position type, identifying drivers of profit and loss, financing costs, fees, and currency exposure. Administer accounting for private and illiquid investments, ensuring appropriate instrument-level treatment and required fair value disclosures. Lead and develop the fund accounting team through hands-on support, coaching, and technical training. Establish accounting controls, reconciliation procedures, escalation protocols, and documentation standards to support accurate reporting and audit readiness. Supervise fund administrators, monitor service standards, resolve quality issues, and improve deliverables. Coordinate financial statements, regulatory filings, investor reporting, and external audits, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Streamline accounting and reporting workflows through process improvements and automation. Advise investment teams and senior management on the accounting and reporting implications of fund launches, new strategies, and significant transactions.