Controller

Responsibilities 

• Fund Accounting Duties: 
• Manage monthly fund and SMAs account NAV & performance process 
• Maintain daily shadow accounting of administrators’ books and records  
• Prepare monthly tri-party position, cash, asset valuations and accrual reconciliations  
• Calculating management fees, performance fees, and other fund expenses  
• Preparing invoices and managing payment schedules  
• Partnering with administrators and investment managers to produce monthly NAV packages and financial statements  
• Build and maintain fund accrual schedules  
• Preparing and managing the subscription and redemption documents for SMAs and Funds  
• Assisting with year-end audits and financial statements preparation  
• Act as backup for the MO analyst when required, including the preparation of T+1 positions and trade reconciliations between the manager and the prime brokers. Collaborate with prime brokers to resolve any trade breaks efficiently and effectively, ensuring seamless operations.  
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and business process improvements 
• Management Company Duties:  
• Maintain updated books and records on Quick Books 
• Receive vendor invoices via group e-mail, control and process via Bill.com  
• Control and process timely bill payments through Bill.com  
• Prepare monthly R&D expense invoices for fund and SMAs  
• Prepare monthly management fees invoices for fund and SMAs  
• Perform monthly cash reconciliation  
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for management and year-end package to provide tax preparer 

Qualifications 

• BS/BA in accounting or finance  
• 2-5years experience in fund operations, fund accounting, or middle office functions in a hedge fund, fund administrator, or audit firm  
• Strong familiarity with the trade lifecycle and relevant controls  
• Strong knowledge with exchange traded derivatives (i.e. futures and options on futures) and equities  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Working knowledge of commodity funds or CTAs  
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment  
• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally  
• Strong computer skills: Advanced Excel, Portfolio Accounting Systems (Enfusion) preferred  
• Familiarity with Quickbook Online or other accounting packages a plus