Controller @ PE Firm (management company)

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing asset management firm in New York is seeking an experienced Controller to manage financial reporting and cashflow forecasting. The ideal candidate will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, manage portfolio valuations, and lead the annual audit process. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, with 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally within financial services. Process improvement and public accounting experience are beneficial.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial services is preferred.
• Public accounting experience and an active CPA license would be a plus.
• Experience in process improvement and building efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the firm’s funds.
• Perform cashflow forecasting and collaborate with management on cash management.
• Manage portfolio valuation processes and ensure compliance with valuation policies.
• Lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors.
• Monitor and analyze fund performance metrics to inform business strategy.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cashflow forecasting

Process improvement

KPI analysis

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Job description

Coda Search is partnering with an alternative asset management group that is seeking to hire an Controller with offices in New York, NY. This is a growing firm that is over $50BN in assets and invests specifically in emerging markets and global equities. The Controller will be overseeing the management company side of the business preparing the monthly financial reporting package, budgeting/forecasting, KPI analysis on its operating entities, cashflow forecasting, and leading the annual audit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the firm’s funds and investments.
• Perform cashflow forecasting, working closely with senior management to optimize cash management strategies.
• Manage portfolio valuation processes, including monitoring fair value adjustments and compliance with valuation policies.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance process efficiencies, build reporting automation, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor and analyze fund performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to inform business strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting
• 8+ years of experience (ideally within financial services)
• Public accounting experience and an active CPA would be a plus
• Process improvement experience and building efficiencies