RTW Investments
Finance
Controller
“Controller at RTW Investments. Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, Fund accounting, Regulatory reporting. Oversee month-end NAV close. Review daily and monthly reconciliations”
What You'll Achieve.
Timely and accurate completion of all deliverables; Ensure underlying data is accurate and well-documented; Enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Industry & Context.
Identify and lead process and systems improvements
Must be able to work from our New York City office 4-5 days per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years of progressive accounting experience, Big Four public accounting firm experience, Private side investment management hedge fund experience, Active CPA license required, Bachelor's degree, US GAAP knowledge, Investment company accounting knowledge, Valuation knowledge, Expense allocations knowledge, Fee calculations knowledge, Side pockets knowledge, Partnership/series accounting knowledge, Experience leading financial reporting for complex fund structures, Experience leading audits for complex fund structures, Form PF knowledge, Form ADV knowledge, Annex IV knowledge, CIMA knowledge, 13F knowledge, 13H knowledge, Advanced Excel experience, Portfolio accounting systems experience, Fund administration systems experience, Exceptional attention to detail, Organizational skills, Ownership mindset, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Master's degree, MBA, Other advanced degree, 1-2 direct reports experience, Experience with modern AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.), Track record of using AI tools to drive efficiency, Curiosity about and willingness to adopt new AI-enabled tools
What You'll Do.
Oversee month-end NAV close
Review daily and monthly reconciliations
Oversee additional reporting obligations
Oversee booking of private investments
Monitor private investments
Coordinate fee calculations
Substantiate investor capital balances
Respond to investor inquiries
Lead regulatory filing process
Support tax compliance
Design internal controls
Implement internal controls
Improve internal controls
Identify process improvements
Lead systems improvements
Manage direct reports
Mentor direct reports
Develop direct reports
Serve as key point of contact
Manage service-provider performance
Support ad-hoc projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with fund administrators; Work closely with service providers; Coordinate with fund administrators; Respond to investor inquiries in coordination with Investor Relations; Partner with the tax team; Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports; Serve as a key point of contact for external service providers; Interface effectively across internal teams; Interface effectively with fund administrators; Interface effectively with auditors; Interface effectively with external service providers
Communication Scope
Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills; Ability to interface effectively across internal teams, fund administrators, auditors, and external service providers
Process & Methodology
Manage competing priorities, Lead process improvements, Lead systems improvements, Support ad-hoc projects, Onboarding of new strategies or vehicles
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