Financial Controller (USA)

Trexquant Investment

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting or fund operations within a hedge fund or similar environment
  • Familiarity with multi-asset class instruments
  • Strong Excel skills; knowledge of automation tools is advantageous
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Experience with Geneva accounting software is a plus
  • Experience using automation tools to streamline workflows is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily reconciliation and assist monthly NAV production with fund administrators
  • Supervise treasury and collateral management activities
  • Coordinate annual audits and tax filings for funds and management
  • Support accounting processes including expenses and financial reporting
  • Enhance vendor payment processes and automate workflows
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures and knowledge base

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
  • Collaborative and casual work environment
  • Fully covered PPO health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Full Job Description
As we expand our strategies, data, and infrastructure, we are seeking a Financial Controller to work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to support the firm's continued growth.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily reconciliation processes and support monthly NAV production and review in coordination with fund administrators
  • Supervise and optimize treasury and collateral management activities across accounts
  • Coordinate and oversee annual audits and tax filings for both funds and the management company
  • Support management company accounting, including recording expenses, accruals, intercompany transactions, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting
  • Manage and enhance vendor payment processes, including automation of workflows for external payees (e.g., data vendors, professional service providers)
  • Develop, document, and maintain operational procedures for critical processes, including building and maintaining an internal accounting/operations knowledge base

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, fund operations, or middle/back office roles within a hedge fund, asset manager, prime broker, or fund administrator
  • Familiarity with multi-asset class instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX)
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with data analysis, automation tools (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL), or accounting systems is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with Geneva accounting software is preferred but not required
  • Experience leveraging automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus

Benefits
  • Competitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performance
  • Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets
  • PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents


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