What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Controller position at Hivemind Capital Partners?
We are seeking a Fund Controller to join our dynamic team in a high-growth digital asset company. This unique position offers invaluable experience in digital asset fund accounting, the opportunity to build and lead your own fund accounting function, and the chance to grow with a company at a hyper-growth stage. As part of our team, you will benefit from exposure to the favorable crypto market backdrop and contribute to shaping the future of digital asset fund management. If you have a strong fund accounting background, expertise in digital assets and blockchain technology, and the leadership skills to develop and manage a team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
This position is flexible in title (Senior Fund Controller) and compensation, based on experience and team structure.
\n- Serve as the primary liaison between the fund and third-party fund administrator
- Review and approve NAV calculations, investor statements, and other administrator-produced reports
- Manage capital calls, distributions, and valuation activities for investment funds
- Implement and oversee shadow accounting processes to independently verify critical financial data, especially concerning investment holdings
- Manage the resolution of discrepancies in administrator-produced reports
- Ensure compliance with fund-specific regulatory requirements and reporting standards (SEC, FCA, GAAP)
- Coordinate and manage annual fund audits with external auditors
- Oversee the preparation and filing of fund tax returns (K-1s) with external tax advisors
- Liaise with tax advisors to ensure optimal tax structuring for the fund and its investments
- Ensure timely delivery of accurate GAAP-based financial statements to fund investors
- 5 years of experience in fund accounting roles
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CPA
- Strong knowledge of SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and US GAAP, particularly related to investment funds
- Some knowledge of FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) guidelines a plus, but not required
- Understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology a plus, but not required
- Knowledge of partnership tax rules, PFIC regulations, and Schedule K-1
- Experience with annual SEC audits and compliance reviews, including audit requirements for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs)
- Experience with both fund operations and management company accounting a plus
- Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems (Sage), and advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
About Us: Hivemind Capital Partners ("Hivemind") is a crypto-focused investment firm dedicated to blockchain technologies, crypto companies and the digital assets ecosystem. Hivemind leverages a converging multi-strategy approach to create start-to-finish capital solutions for entrepreneurs and provides category-leading infrastructure to institutionalize crypto investing. For more information, visit https://hivemind.capital
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000