New

Controller

Vaco
$200,000.00 - $225,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Mar 10, 2026
Job Title: ControllerLocation: New York, NYSalary: $200,000 - $225,000OverviewA well-established asset management firm in New York is seeking a Controller to join its finance and operations team. This role will be responsible for overseeing key accounting, financial reporting, and operational processes across multiple investment vehicles, including partnerships, hedge funds, and separately managed accounts (SMAs). The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in fund accounting or investment operations and the ability to manage complex reconciliations, reporting, and client deliverables in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Reporting Prepare and review daily performance reports for a high-priority client, highlighting portfolio performance and significant investment activity Manage cash reconciliations between custodians and internal portfolio systems; investigate and resolve trade breaks identified by external partners Prepare monthly client reporting packages for Partnerships and quarterly reports for Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) Oversee alternative investment postings in the portfolio accounting system (APX), calculate private equity distributions, and prepare capital statements Draft annual financial statements for long-only and hedge fund vehicles Support the annual custody audit and assist with firm tax filings and 1099 reporting Operations & Trade Support Assist with trade execution for SMAs based on instructions from Research and Portfolio Management teams Prepare quarterly billing for SMAs and review expense items including rent tax payments Qualifications Experience: 3-5 years of experience in fund accounting, middle office, or investment operations within asset management or financial services Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills; experience with portfolio accounting systems (Advent APX strongly preferred) Industry Knowledge: Understanding of partnerships, private equity structures, hedge funds, and SMA reporting Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.