A growing private equity firm is seeking a Fund Controller to lead its fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance activities. This is a highly visible position that will work closely with the CFO, investment professionals, investor relations, and external service providers.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant with private equity or alternative investment experience who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Oversee fund accounting and financial reporting across multiple private equity funds and related entities
Manage the quarterly and annual close process, including review of NAV calculations, financial statements, capital account statements, and supporting schedules
Review capital calls, distributions, management fees, carried interest allocations, expense allocations, and investment activity
Partner closely with third-party fund administrators to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Prepare and review investor reporting, fund financial statements, and other limited partner deliverables
Coordinate annual audits and tax processes with external auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators
Support cash management, capital activity, and fund liquidity planning
Maintain and strengthen fund accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting processes
Assist with fundraising, investor diligence, and other strategic firm initiatives
Serve as a key resource to internal investment, legal, tax, finance, and operations teams
Mentor and develop junior accounting staff, as applicable
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, fund administration, or alternative investment experience
Strong understanding of private equity fund accounting, partnership accounting, capital calls, distributions, management fees, carried interest, and investor reporting
Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, and other outside partners
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Advanced Excel skills and experience with fund accounting or reporting systems
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Polished communicator with a collaborative, hands-on approach
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a growing private equity platform and help build scalable fund finance processes for the future.