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Assistant Fund Controller - Hedge Fund

Selby JenningsDallas, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in hedge fund accounting, overseeing critical financial processes and mentoring a talented team within a reputable firm. You'll thrive here if you're a CPA with a strong background in alternative investments, eager to drive process improvements and collaborate across departments. Apply now to leverage your expertise and contribute to impactful financial operations with excellent growth potential.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Assistant Fund Controller - Hedge Funds Job Summary:

  • Provide oversight and mentorship to junior fund accounting professionals.
  • Review complex management fee, incentive fee, and allocation calculations across multiple investment vehicles.
  • Act as a primary liaison with auditors, tax advisors, administrators, and other external service providers.
  • Lead annual audit and financial reporting processes, including the preparation and review of fund financial statements.
  • Coordinate tax reporting efforts and work alongside external tax providers to ensure timely and accurate filings.
  • Partner with internal teams across operations, compliance, legal, and finance on strategic initiatives and process improvements.
  • Monitor fund governing documents and ensure adherence to accounting and reporting requirements.
  • Drive enhancements to accounting processes, controls, and systems to support continued growth.
  • Oversee the review of fund NAV packages, investment valuations, capital activity, and investor reporting while coordinating closely with third-party administrators.
  • Manage daily fund accounting operations, including general ledger activity, expense allocations, and shadow accounting processes.

Assistant Fund Controller - Hedge Fund Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and alternative investment fund experience.
  • Strong knowledge of fund accounting, investment valuations, and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
  • Experience reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members.
  • CPA designation required.
  • Background in hedge funds, private credit, private equity, or other alternative investment structures preferred.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

CPA
Financial Reporting
GAAP
General Ledger

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