Controller-Family Office

Hudson Gate Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Growth path to CFO within 24 months

Job summary

Hudson Gate Partners in New York, NY seeks a seasoned Controller (Family Office) to oversee private equity and related accounting across a diverse asset base, including art and real estate. The role requires a must-have background in private equity fund accounting and offers a direct track to CFO within 24 months.

You will lead a lean team, manage complex fund accounting, and ensure accurate NAV reporting, cash management, and audit coordination in a high-touch environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with emphasis on private equity accounting.
• Expertise in partnership accounting, waterfall distributions, capital calls, and multi-entity consolidation.
• Experience with commercial real estate and alternative assets such as fine art.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves work style capable of strategic and detailed tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee private equity funds, co-investments, commercial real estate ventures, and art collection accounting.
• Manage daily cash management and high-volume wire transfers.
• Supervise and review the internal bookkeeper's day-to-day work.
• Prepare timely financial statements, NAV calculations, and performance reports for all entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals for year-end reporting and compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready records with strong emphasis on accuracy and risk management.

Skills

Private equity accounting

Fund accounting

Waterfall distributions

Capital calls

Multi-entity consolidation

Partnership accounting

Job description

Job Description: Controller (Family Office)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation: $250,000 - $400,000 all in cash + equity

Growth Path: Direct track to CFO within 24 months

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly detailed, \"roll-up-your-sleeves\" Controller to oversee the financial and accounting operations of a prominent New York City family office. This role requires an absolute must-have background in private equity fund accounting.

You will manage a lean team, including an internal bookkeeper, while directly executing complex accounting functions across a diverse portfolio of assets. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-touch, meticulous environment and is ready to step into a CFO role within two years.

Key Responsibilities

• Investment & Fund Accounting: Oversee and execute complex accounting for private equity funds, co-investments, commercial real estate ventures, and a high-value art collection.
• Operational Execution: Manage daily cash management, including the initiation, verification, and execution of high-volume wire transfers.
• Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and review the day-to-day work of the internal bookkeeper.
• Financial Reporting & Controls: Prepare accurate, timely financial statements, net asset value (NAV) calculations, and performance reporting for all entities.
• Tax & Audit Coordination: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax professionals to ensure seamless year-end reporting and compliance.
• Detail-Oriented Oversight: Maintain pristine, audit-ready financial records with a deep focus on accuracy and risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a heavy emphasis on private equity accounting (fund or family office setting).
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of partnership accounting, waterfall distributions, capital calls, and multi-entity consolidation.
• Asset Class Exposure: Proven familiarity or direct experience accounting for commercial real estate and alternative assets like fine art.
• Mindset: A true \"roll-up-your-sleeves\" worker who is equally comfortable setting high-level strategy and handling granular data entry or operational tasks.