Controller

Alexander Chapman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An alternative investment platform is seeking a Controller for its finance leadership team in New York, NY. This role involves ownership of fund accounting and financial reporting processes, while supporting performance reporting and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and over 5 years of experience in fund accounting within alternative investment sectors. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fund accounting or finance within alternative investments or credit-focused strategies.
• Strong experience owning shadow books and records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core fund accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Support fund-level performance reporting and capital activity.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Participate in audit, regulatory, and valuation-related processes.
• Serve as a key finance partner to stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Financial reporting

Coordination with stakeholders

Audit processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

A well-established alternative investment platform focused on asset-backed and structured lending strategies is looking to add a Controller to its finance leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of fund accounting and reporting within a lean, highly collaborative environment, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee core fund accounting and financial reporting processes
• Support fund-level performance reporting and capital activity
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
• Participate in audit, regulatory, and valuation-related processes
• Serve as a key finance partner to stakeholders across the business

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fund accounting or finance within alternative investments or credit-focused strategies
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong experience owning shadow books and records