Fund Controller

Oliver James; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to manage day-to-day fund accounting for a multi-fund platform, coordinating with internal teams and external service providers to keep reporting on track.

You will review quarterly financials, oversee the fund administrator relationship, ensure accurate disclosures, support investor reporting, and mentor the fund accounting team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting or related services.
• Experience with private and retail fund structures.
• Fixed income exposure preferred; private credit a plus.
• SEC reporting experience with public vehicles a plus.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize quarterly financials and investor capital statements, keeping internal and external deadlines on track.
• Manage the fund administrator relationship, including expense budgeting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Sign off on trial balances prepared by the fund administrator, resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Review disclosure support schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare quarterly performance summaries highlighting key metrics.
• Support investor reporting and coordinate capital calls and distributions.
• Partner with operations to validate portfolio system data behind accounting packages.
• Mentor and help train the fund accounting team, driving process improvements.
• Handle ad-hoc reporting requests as needed.

Skills

7+ years of experience

Fund accounting

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA a plus

Job description

My client, a fast-growing alternative asset manager overseeing a diverse platform of private and retail investment vehicles is looking for an Assistant Fund Controller to manage day-to-day fund accounting. This role works closely with internal teams and outside service providers to keep reporting on track across a multi-fund platform.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize quarterly financials and investor capital statements, keeping internal and external deadlines on track
• Manage the fund administrator relationship, including expense budgeting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Sign off on trial balances prepared by the fund administrator, resolving discrepancies as they arise
• Review disclosure support schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare quarterly performance summaries highlighting key metrics
• Support investor reporting and coordinate capital calls and distributions
• Partner with operations to validate portfolio system data behind accounting packages
• Mentor and help train the fund accounting team, driving process improvements
• Handle ad-hoc reporting requests as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• 7+ years of relevant experience, ideally including public accounting or professional services
• Experience with private and retail fund structures
• Fixed income exposure preferred; private credit a plus
• SEC reporting experience with public vehicles a plus
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment