WhiteCap Search · 1 week ago
Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Controller
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $300K/yr
4+ years expWhiteCap Search is a leading hedge fund in New York, and they are seeking a high-performing, self-motivated Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Controller to join their Fund Accounting team. This role involves maintaining control environments, supporting monthly closes, and enhancing processes while collaborating with various internal teams and the fund administrator.
Professional ServicesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Strengthen and maintain the firm’s control environment, working closely with the fund administrator and internal teams including Operations, Compliance, Middle Office, and Investor Relations
Support the monthly close with the fund administrator
Prepare and review weekly performance estimates and assist in producing performance reporting for management and portfolio managers
Perform regular P&L reconciliations and investigate variances between internal systems and the fund administrator
Participate in firm-wide initiatives to enhance processes and controls, leveraging both internal capabilities and those of the fund administrator
Utilize technology and AI tools to automate processes, improve efficiency, and streamline reporting workflows
Assist with global regulatory filings (e.g., Form PF, CPO-PQR, MAS regulatory requirements) and annual audit processes
Partner with Investor Relations and other internal teams to address investor inquiries and respond to ad-hoc requests
Qualification
Required
Approximately 4–8 years of accounting experience in public accounting or private industry
Background in hedge funds or financial services is required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong Excel skills with experience working with large and complex data sets
Preferred
CPA preferred
Company
WhiteCap Search
WhiteCap Search is a staffing and recruiting firm that functions to enhance the experience of the job search process.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Jerry Battipaglia
Co-Founder & CEO
B
Barbara Tamberlane
COO and Founding Partner
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