What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hedge Fund Controller position at Long Ridge Partners?
Firm:
Credit/fixed income hedge fund with >$1bn in AUM and 10 year track record based in Greenwich, CT
Position Overview:
Full time Controller. This position will report to the CFO/CCO and will support and assist the CFO/CCO with all aspects of the accounting and compliance functions of the firm. Competitive base salary plus a discretionary year-end bonus and benefits.
Responsibilities:
-Assist the CFO with the review and approval of the monthly fund NAV for Master and feeder
funds prepared by the fund administrator
-Review cash, position and pnl reconciliations prepared by the fund administrator
-Oversee internal reconciliation process of administrator data vs internal portfolio management
system data (cash, position, pnl, etc.) and supervise internal operations staff to ensure all cash,
position, pnl breaks are cleared in a timely manner
-Assist with the monthly management company accounting and reporting process, including
budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable and expense reimbursements, payroll, 401k testing,
etc.
-Review and approve investor pnl allocation prepared by fund administrator
-Review and approve quarterly management fee calculation
-Review and approve incentive fee calculations
-Review and approve monthly capital account statements
-Review and approve fund expense accruals and allocations
-Review and approve valuation support
-Review and approve investor audit confirmation requests
-Prepare monthly fund performance estimate
-Work with fund administrator and Head of Investor Relations to review and approve investor
subscription documents, contributions, and withdrawals as well as maintain internal investor
tracking systems
-Assist the CFO with the annual fund audit process
-Assist the CFO with the annual fund K-1 process and tax filings
-Assist the CFO with completing regulatory filing obligations, including Form ADV, Form PF, Form D, Form 13H, etc.
Qualifications:
-BS in Accounting, CPA required
-Combination of experience in public accounting/audit/tax and working at a fund and or fund
administrator preferred (4 years total experience)
-Strong proficiency with Excel required (candidates will be required to complete an excel test to
demonstrate level of proficiency)
-Credit/fixed Income fund experience required
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
