TITLE: Interim Controller - One Management Company and One Hedge Fund Controller
REPORTS TO: CFO & CEO
COMPENSATION: $100-$135/hour
LOCATION: New York City, NY (Remote or Hybrid)
Please email your Word resume to [email protected] and reference the subject line:
"New York - Interim Hedge (specify Management OR Fund) Controller"
Company:
A privately held alternative investment firm has partnered with Conexus on two interim consulting engagements supporting its finance organization during a significant business transition. The firm manages institutional investment capital and is seeking experienced accounting professionals to ensure financial operations, investor reporting, and accounting activities continue seamlessly through the completion of the engagement.
Purpose Of Your Position:
We are hiring two Interim Controllers with recent hedge fund experience. One consultant will primarily support Management Company accounting, while the other will focus on Fund Accounting. Depending on your background, you will be aligned to the role that best matches your experience.
Both consultants will play a key role maintaining accounting operations, financial reporting, capital activity, and audit readiness during a time-sensitive transition expected to last approximately four to six months.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead accounting activities for either the Management Company or investment fund entities, depending on experience.
• Oversee monthly close processes, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Support investor capital transactions and related accounting activities.
• Prepare accurate financial statements while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Partner with executive leadership and external service providers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Assist with audit preparation, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures throughout the engagement.
• Support transition activities while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting through the completion of the assignment.
Requirements:
• Recent hedge fund accounting experience is required.
• Prior experience serving as an Interim Controller, Fund Controller, Corporate Controller, or similar accounting leadership role.
• Strong understanding of both fund accounting principles and investment management accounting environments.
• Experience supporting investor capital activity, financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Ability to step into a fast-paced environment with minimal ramp-up.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end close experience.
• Available to begin within the next two weeks.
• Able to work Eastern Time business hours.
• CPA or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting fund wind-downs, liquidations, or other complex investment lifecycle events is highly desirable.