Summary
A top global investment manager has an immediate opening for a Controller – a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both Management Company and Fund Accounting.
Company Information:
A respected alternative investment firm with a strong track record and a growing presence in the market.
Job Description:
- Serve as primary contact for US taxes, audits, Cayman legal matters, and fund administration.
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and books & records for funds and management company.
- Manage monthly NAV calculations, subscription/redemption queries, and daily cash/position reconciliations.
- Supervise internal fund reporting, fact sheet preparation, and client onboarding/invoicing for separate accounts.
- Maintain expertise in PMS (Broadridge) and analytics systems (Clearwater) for portfolio, trading, and performance monitoring.
- Monitor daily, monthly, and trade-level P&L; troubleshoot trade breaks and operational issues.
- Coordinate with middle-office vendors and counterparties on cash movements, margin calls, and legal documentation.
- Manage bill payments, allocations, budgets, and firmwide cost analysis.
- Support SEC compliance, HR, technology infrastructure, and investor due diligence efforts.
- Prepare risk reports and ensure GIPS compliance across portfolios.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- 8-15 years of experience
- HF or FO accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup, etc)
- Technically proficient with finance skills (rates or return, etc)
- Bloomberg, Broadridge, and Clearwater Analytics and MS Office experience preferred
- Understanding of fixed income and financial accounting for bonds
- Ability to troubleshoot P&L issues
