Fund Controller

The CSP Group; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The CSP Group in Saint Louis is seeking a Fund Controller to support fund accounting, reporting, forecasting, capital calls and investor requests. This on-site role will leverage AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency, reporting to the Fund Controller Team Lead.

You will maintain records for multiple fund entities, reconcile investment activity, manage fund cash, support audits and tax allocations, and collaborate with external providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting, private equity, or financial services preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and schedules for multiple fund entities.
• Recordkeeping and reconciling investment activity.
• Manage fund cash, A/P, and allocations; assist with audits.
• Prepare quarterly statements and investor deliverables; support tax allocations.
• Identify process improvements; leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

The Fund Controller will support a wide range of responsibilities including fund accounting and reporting, forecasting, capital call and distribution letters and investor requests. The Fund Controller will also be expected to leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and insight in fund operations. Reporting to the Fund Controller Team Lead, this position does not currently have any direct reports. This position is located on site in our Saint Louis office.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accounting records and supporting schedules for multiple fund entities
• Recordkeeping and reconciling investment activity
• Help onboard and manage oversight of fund administrator
• Managing the use, maintenance, and compliance of the fund credit facilities
• Overseeing fund cash management, including accounts payable and fund allocations
• Assisting in maintaining fund‑level forecast models
• Managing capital calls and distributions
• Maintaining partner allocations, including waterfall analysis
• Preparing quarterly capital account statements for investors
• Calculating management fees and ensuring timely payment to the management company
• Preparing quarterly financial statements and supporting notes
• Assisting with audit and investor requests
• Assisting with the preparation of tax allocations for the funds and providing other tax support as needed
• Organizing, maintaining summaries of, and ensuring compliance with, important governance documents (e.g., partnership agreements)
• Participating in various financial projects, and establishing and maintaining processes
• Identifying opportunities to streamline fund accounting, reporting, and investor deliverables through automation and AI‑enabled tools, in partnership with the CFO, VP of Operations and Fund Controller Team Lead
• Utilizing AI‑assisted workflows (e.g., reconciliations, variance analysis, document review) while maintaining strong control over review, validation, and compliance standards
• Collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to evaluate and implement technology solutions that improve data quality, timeliness, and transparency for LPs and internal stakeholders
• Remaining open and adaptable to new AI and technology capabilities, incorporating them thoughtfully into day‑to‑day processes and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in related field
• Public accounting, private equity, and/or financial services experiences (highly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); familiarity with data visualization and/or workflow tools is a plus
• Comfort working with, and learning to use, AI-enabled tools (e.g., for data analysis, reconciliations, document review, and drafting) in a controlled, compliance‑oriented environment
• Curiosity about technology and process improvement, with a willingness to experiment with AI solutions while maintaining rigorous quality and control standards
• A self‑starter with the ability to work autonomously