Assistant Controller – Private Equity Fund Accounting

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search is partnering with a reputable Private Equity group to hire an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team in New York. The role focuses on fund accounting oversight, financial reporting, and supporting deal teams through the investment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of accounting experience in PE or investment management, a CPA (preferred), and strong GAAP knowledge, with advanced Excel skills and experience with fund reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting experience in private equity, real estate, or investment management.
• Strong understanding of fund and partnership accounting and investment reporting.
• Experience supporting investment/deal teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiar with accounting platforms and fund reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting for multiple private equity funds and investment vehicles.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support deal teams with transaction execution and closing activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and fund administrators.
• Prepare investor reporting packages and performance analyses.
• Review partnership allocations, waterfalls, and carried interest calculations.
• Assist with cash management, liquidity planning, and treasury activities.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

Skills

Fund accounting

Partnership accounting

Investment reporting

Advanced Excel

Journal entries

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Accounting platforms

Fund reporting systems

Job description

Coda Search is partnering with a reputable Private Equity group to hire an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team in New York. The role focuses on fund accounting oversight, financial reporting, and supporting deal teams through the investment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of accounting experience in PE or investment management, a CPA (preferred), and strong GAAP knowledge, with advanced Excel skills and experience with fund reporting systems.