# Hedge Fund Controller

> Caxton Associates · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-04

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**About Caxton Associates**

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, Dubai and Bengaluru. Our primary business is managing client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies.

**The Role**

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Fund Accountant to join our London Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast-paced hedge fund environment, overseeing critical fund accounting and control processes across a range of complex fund structures.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the monthly NAV process, overseeing fund administrator deliverables, supporting audits and regulatory reporting, and partnering closely with Product Control, Operations, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, Investor Relations and senior management. The role reports to the Head of Fund & Corporate Accounting and offers significant exposure to the firm's investment activities, fund structures, and strategic initiatives.

We are looking for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Oversee all aspects of the monthly NAV process across multiple hedge fund structures, including investor allocations, management and performance fee calculations, and accounting for complex financial instruments.
-   Review weekly and monthly P&L reporting, broker and counterparty reconciliations, and fund administrator deliverables, investigating and resolving exceptions as required.
-   Act as the primary point of contact for external fund administrators and support operational and accounting matters across the funds.
-   Review annual audited financial statements, coordinate year-end audits, and support quarterly regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
-   Oversee investor capital activity, including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, investor reporting, and share class hedging activities.
-   Review fund expense accruals, allocations, invoice approvals, and payment processes, ensuring appropriate controls are maintained.
-   Partner closely with Treasury, Tax, Corporate Accounting, Operations, Compliance, Investor Relations, and other stakeholders on fund-related matters and strategic initiatives.
-   Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members while driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and enhancements to the fund accounting control framework.

## Requirements

**Experience & Qualifications**

·       Qualified Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or international equivalent).

·       10+ years of relevant experience within hedge funds, asset management, fund administration, or alternative investment management.

·       Strong understanding of hedge fund accounting, NAV calculations, investor allocations, and performance fee methodologies.

·       Experience working with complex financial instruments and multi-asset portfolios.

·       Knowledge of US GAAP is advantageous.

·       Experience managing external service providers and audit engagements.

·       Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

·       Experience with process improvement, automation initiatives, and control enhancement projects is highly desirable.

·       Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

**Personal Attributes**

·       Detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

·       Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

·       Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership and drive outcomes.

·       Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong working relationships across the firm.

·       Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to challenge existing processes and implement efficiencies.

## Benefits

**What We Offer**

-   Opportunity to work within a leading global macro hedge fund.
-   Broad exposure across fund accounting, financial reporting, operations, and strategic initiatives.
-   Collaborative and high-performing culture with direct interaction with senior management.
-   Competitive compensation and benefits package.

## Apply

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