Assistant Controller - Private Equity

Oliver James; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in downtown Chicago is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead their expanding team. The role involves managing fund accounting, preparing financial statements, and improving accounting processes. The company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in Private Equity, Public Accounting, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and GAAP.
• Management and review experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounting for private equity funds and management company.
• Prepare financial statements and investor reports.
• Manage capital calls and distributions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Fund accounting knowledge

GAAP

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

My client, a top Private Equity Firm is looking for an Assistant Controller to join and lead their expanding team. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.



Key Responsibilities:

• Handle accounting for private equity funds and the management company
  
• Prepare financial statements and investor reports
  
• Manage capital calls and distributions
  
• Support annual audits and tax filings
  
• Track investment activity and valuations
  
• Help improve accounting processes and systems
  
• Work with junior staff or external fund administrators
  
  
  

My client, a top Private Equity Firm is looking for an Assistant Controller to join and lead their expanding team. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.



Key Responsibilities:

• Handle accounting for private equity funds and the management company
  
• Prepare financial statements and investor reports
  
• Manage capital calls and distributions
  
• Support annual audits and tax filings
  
• Track investment activity and valuations
  
• Help improve accounting processes and systems
  
• Work with junior staff or external fund administrators
  
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA is a plus)
  
• 5+ years of accounting experience in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, or Public Accounting
  
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and GAAP
  
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail
  
• Management and review experience
  
  

For more information, please apply or reach out to [e-mail] directly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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