Senior Fund Controller, Alternative Funds at Wellington

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

Wellington Alternative Investments (WAI) sponsors and sub-advises a broad array of long/short equity, multi-strategy, global macro, private equity, and relative value hedge funds that invest globally across all asset classes. The Fund Services department is responsible for the accounting, financing, financial reporting, and operations for these funds. 

The Fund Controller sits within the Fund Control and Operations team in Fund Services and will oversee centralized tasks and monthly NAV processes for several Wellington-sponsored Hedge Funds. This role requires frequent collaboration with other Wellington teams and external service providers (ex. Prime Brokers, Fund Administrators, Auditors).
 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly NAV process for a number of Wellington-sponsored and sub-advised Hedge Funds, including the review and approval of Administrator NAV’s

• Perform a variety of daily/weekly/monthly centralized activities, such as tax accounting, valuation oversight, client reporting, and management reporting

• Handle a broad set of responsibilities focused on investor cash flow and transfer agency oversight

• Assist Business, Investor Relations, and Compliance teams, among others, providing information and data to respond to queries and performing ad hoc analyses based on the funds’ or investors’ activity

• Develop and manage relationships with Wellington’s centralized teams and external service providers

• Lead and support projects, both large and small, associated with Wellington-sponsored and sub-advised Hedge Funds, Wellington’s operational and systems infrastructure, and service providers
   

Qualifications

• College undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business

• 3-5 + years’ experience from public accounting firm, alternative investment firm, private equity, or fund administrator

• Knowledge of partnership accounting (management fees, carried interest, clawback), third party distribution, hybrid/side pocket fund structure, and currency hedging concept

• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• A natural curiosity and desire to expand one’s knowledge and role

• A proactive nature in developing and improving processes

• Advanced Excel, Access skills, business intelligence/IT skills using Alteryx, SQL, Tableau or a desire to develop them

• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, performing multiple tasks and balancing competing priorities

• A client service mindset and strong communication skills

• Progress towards a CPA, CFA, CAIA or MBA is a plus

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected].

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is: