Fund Controller – Alternative Investments | Boston, MA | $145K–$165K + Competitive Bonus

Fund Controller – Alternative Investments | Boston, MA | $145K–$165K + Competitive Bonus 

An established, alternative investment firm is seeking a Fund Controller to join its multi-strategy accounting team.
This is an opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional to take ownership of fund accounting and operations across a diverse range of alternative investment strategies while working closely with investment, client relations, compliance, and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own fund accounting and the close process, including NAVs, financial statements, investor reporting, and annual audits.

• Oversee third-party fund administrators while remaining hands-on with accounting, reporting, and operational deliverables.

• Coordinate fund valuations, review direct investment valuations, and prepare materials for valuation committee meetings.

• Partner with investment professionals and client relations on fund-related matters, investor requests, and due diligence.

• Support regulatory reporting, fund budgeting, treasury activities, and investor redemptions.

• Help launch new funds and improve existing accounting processes, controls, and operating procedures.

• Provide guidance to junior team members while helping reduce the day-to-day workload of senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Approximately 8+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund finance, or alternative investment operations.

• Strong preference for a combination of public accounting and private industry or fund experience.

• Experience across alternative investment strategies, including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or other private markets.

• Comprehensive understanding of the fund accounting lifecycle and month-end/quarter-end close process.

• Ability to independently own fund accounting processes from start to finish while maintaining strong technical skills.

• Experience working directly with third-party fund administrators.

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Compensation & Details:

• Base salary: $145K–$165K

• Competitive bonus 

• Location: Boston, MA — 4 days in office.

If you are interested in learning more, reach out to Kyle Archer directly at karcher@daleyaa.com