Controllers, Hedge Fund Controllers - VLP Associates (New York, NY)

Job Description: Principal Responsibilities Accounting oversight for various complex hedge funds (includes funds that employ series accounting, capital accounting, side pockets, foreign currency share classes, etc.). Manage technology initiatives by providing scope of project, managing timeline, and coordinating testing Document and provide accounting policy for newly traded instruments across product lines and institute procedure for validating accounting policy with fund administrator(s). Coordination of required annual audits through communication with the administrators and independent auditors. Continued research on new accounting pronouncements and their impact to the financial statements of new and existing products. Preparation of various regulatory reports, compliance reports and reports to Board of Directors for registered/listed funds and fund share classes. Participate in new fund launches including the review of fund documentation, fund set up, and vendor selection. Qualification: Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA or CFA preferred Must have solid knowledge of US GAAP Experience in public and/or private accounting Preferred Qualifications: Hedge fund industry and product experience a plus CPA preferred Strong control awareness Ability to think broadly and take a global view on issues related to hedge funds Committed, self-motivated and proactive with a desire to succeed Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Required experience: 2 - 5 years Minimum required education: Bachelor's Degree Job category: Accounting, Insurance & Finance

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