Job Title: Controller - Fund Accounting
Location: Rye Brook, NY

Responsibilities
As a Controller at OpHedge, you will be crucial in helping us meet our mandate for exceptional client service and maintaining our reputation as the premier services firm in the industry.

• Reports directly to Director/Senior Controller, Fund Accounting
• Client relationship management responsibilities representing Fund Accounting
• Depending on the size of the fund, there may be direct responsibility for smaller funds or shared responsibility with other controllers on larger funds
• Manage direction and supervision of the Staff Accountants that are direct reports
• Develop, enhance, and implement the strategies, procedures, process work flows, and infrastructure of Fund Accounting functions
• Generate and deliver accurate daily NAV calculations, month end final NAV, and year end financial stmts
• Collaborate with hedge fund clients to ensure their daily/month end/year end deliverables are met
• Interact with Auditors to ensure that the year end client deliverables (financial stmt, audit work) are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Communicate any issues with senior management if any issues arise that would lead to delays in delivering our service contracts
• Interact effectively with other Fund Accounting Controllers, accounting team members, and other supporting department(s) to resolve month end balance sheet verification issues and any issues relating to client deliverables
• Actively work with multiple departments across the firm to drive results and deliverables
• Mentor and develop staff capabilities and support cross-training and process improvement initiatives
• Prepare and deliver presentations and analysis as required to meet client needs
• Ensure that the IT applications supporting Fund Accounting work effectively and efficiently
• Assist in designing and implementing procedural improvements to enhance Fund Accounting
• Actively engage in and manage special analytical projects for senior management
  
  

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Math, or other quantitative subjects with a minimum of 5-10 years of directly related experience. CPA is preferred
• Understanding and working knowledge of partnership accounting, including Master/Feeder structure, fee's calcs, deferrals, etc
• Product knowledge: Options, Swaps, Credit Derivatives, Foreign Exchange, Equities, Fixed Income, etc
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills
• Committed team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail focused with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to learn new systems and source information from numerous systems
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, and to work in a deadline-focused organization
• Flexible, adaptive, professional style - capable of working & learning in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong computer skills, in particular with Excel and Word, and aptitude to learn new skills
  

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