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Financial Controller (USA)

Stamford, CTFinance & AccountingOnsite3+ YOE
Summary

Oversees reconciliation, treasury management, audits, and fund accounting for a systematic hedge fund. Requires 3-5 years in fund operations, bachelor's in accounting/finance, and strong Excel/automation skills like VBA, Python, SQL.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily reconciliation processes and support monthly NAV production and review in coordination with fund administrators
  • Supervise and optimize treasury and collateral management activities across accounts
  • Coordinate and oversee annual audits and tax filings for both funds and the management company
  • Support management company accounting, including recording expenses, accruals, intercompany transactions, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting
  • Manage and enhance vendor payment processes, including automation of workflows for external payees (e.g., data vendors, professional service providers)
  • Develop, document, and maintain operational procedures for critical processes, including building and maintaining an internal accounting/operations knowledge base

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, fund operations, or middle/back office roles within a hedge fund, asset manager, prime broker, or fund administrator
  • Familiarity with multi-asset class instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX)
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with data analysis, automation tools (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL), or accounting systems is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with Geneva accounting software is preferred but not required
  • Experience leveraging automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performance
  • Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets
  • PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Skills
ExcelVBAPythonSQLGenevadata analysisautomation tools