Fund Controller

Robert Walters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity platform in New York is seeking a Fund Controller to shape its finance function amidst rapid growth. The role involves overseeing fund accounting operations, managing internal and external workflows, and collaborating with leadership to enhance financial strategies. Candidates should have significant private equity experience and demonstrate a strong ability to manage complexities related to fund accounting.

Benefits

4-day work week with full compensation

Influence on infrastructure and decision-making

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in private equity fund accounting.
• Experience as Fund Controller or Senior Fund Accountant preferred.
• Strong understanding of fund audits and capital accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund accounting functions including financial statement preparation.
• Manage workflows for audits and LP reporting.
• Oversee junior accounting staff and fund administrators.

Skills

Private equity fund accounting

Fund accounting management

Valuations

Capital activity management

Investor financial commentary

Collaboration

Organization skills

Solutions-oriented

Tools

SS&C

Investran

Cloud reporting tools

Job description

Salary: USD180000 - USD250000 per annum

Our client is a high-performing private equity platform currently managing $4B in AUM, with a clear trajectory toward $8B+ in the upcoming investment cycle. Their investment strategies span traditional buyouts and complex private credit, backed by deep institutional LP relationships and a robust fundraising pipeline. With a new CFO focused on operational excellence, this role will help shape the finance function of a fast-growing private markets firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead fund accounting functions, including financial statement prep, valuations, waterfalls, ILPA templates, and capital activity
• Manage internal and external workflows, including audits, LP reporting, and investor financial commentary
• Oversee junior and mid-level accounting team members and manage interactions with fund administrators and auditors
• Own capital call and distribution processes, including modeling and documentation of carried interest calculations
• Operationally support deal activity: coordinate with legal, counsel, and deal teams on data collection, funds flow, and regulatory filings (e.g., HSR)
• Partner with IR on LP data analysis, portfolio metrics, and presentation materials
• Drive adoption of tech and reporting tools for centralized access to fund and portfolio company KPIs
• Review valuation models and company board materials to validate inputs and qualitative adjustments
• Monitor bank activity and perform compliance reviews (e.g., OFAC, callbacks) as part of transaction execution

Key Requirements:

• 6–12 years of progressive private equity fund accounting experience
• Current or recent experience as Fund Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Fund Accountant within a private equity firm
• Track record of managing fund audits, capital accounting, and carried interest modeling
• Strong working knowledge of LPAs, fund waterfalls, and portfolio valuation methodology
• Comfortable collaborating across functions and presenting financial data in high-stakes settings
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and able to handle competing deadlines
• Experience with systems such as SS&C, Investran, or cloud-based reporting tools is a plus
• Must come from a private equity or venture capital firm — candidates coming directly from fund administrators will not be considered

What sets the company apart:

• Be part of a high-growth platform with real influence on infrastructure and decision-making
• Partner closely with a newly appointed CFO to shape the finance function
• 4-day work week without compromising compensation or growth trajectory

What's Next:
If interested in this position, please contact Joshua Sherry at [phone] or [e-mail]

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