Controller Nextera Search

CAW Network USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CAW Network USA in New York City seeks an experienced Controller to lead fund accounting and financial reporting, including NAVs, investor statements, and performance calculations. The role collaborates with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accurate, timely statements.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years in accounting or finance with fund experience; CPA is preferred. You will drive process improvements, support new investment vehicles, and ensure regulatory reporting while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of accounting or finance experience with fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with investment funds or alternative assets preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly fund reporting, including NAVs, allocations, fund returns, and investor-level calculations.
• Coordinate with fund administrators on close packages, investor statements, and other reporting deliverables.
• Monitor fund cash activity, expenses, and forecasts to support investment and liquidity planning.
• Review management and performance fee calculations, and fund-level financing activity.
• Reconcile portfolio and accounting data, investigate discrepancies, and support investment guideline calculations.
• Respond to investor reporting requests with Investor Relations and portfolio teams.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors on annual financial statements, tax reporting, and due diligence requests.
• Support the launch of new investment vehicles and improvements to fund accounting processes.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and other projects as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Independent worker

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance

Job description

A Financial Services Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as a Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly fund reporting, including NAVs, allocations, fund returns, and investor-level calculations.
• Coordinate with fund administrators on close packages, investor statements, and other reporting deliverables.
• Monitor fund cash activity, expenses, and forecasts to support investment and liquidity planning.
• Review management and performance fee calculations, as well as relevant fund-level financing activity.
• Reconcile portfolio and accounting data, investigate discrepancies, and support required investment guideline calculations.
• Respond to investor reporting requests in partnership with Investor Relations and portfolio teams.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors on annual financial statements, tax reporting, and due diligence requests.
• Support the launch of new investment vehicles and improvements to fund accounting processes.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and other projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of accounting or finance experience, with a strong understanding of fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with investment funds or alternative assets preferred.
• Familiarity with credit investments, loan settlements, or trade reconciliations is a plus.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the role is located without current or future sponsorship.

Reference No. 61483

$160,000 to $190,000 depending on experience