Fund Controller

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search is assisting a global asset management firm with offices in NYC by finding a Fund Controller to oversee a group of funds, produce monthly financial reporting, and coordinate with external administrators.

The role responsibilities include financial statement preparation, investor reporting, cash flow management, and supporting year-end audits. Strong accounting background and private equity experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA licensure required.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in hedge funds, asset management, or private equity.
• Excellent technical systems and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and investor reporting packages.
• Build and maintain financial models to project fund performance and anticipated returns.
• Partner with the investment team to assess prospective acquisitions.
• Contribute to the preparation of investor presentations and meetings.
• Oversee fund cash flows, including capital calls, distributions, and liquidity planning.
• Supervise the administration of fund accounts, banking relationships, and treasury functions.
• Confirm that capital is allocated appropriately and resources are deployed effectively.
• Deliver financial analysis and insights that inform investment strategy and fund operations.
• Evaluate the work of the external administrator and reconcile any variances.
• Direct the year-end audit in close coordination with the external auditors.

Skills

CPA licensure

Big 4 experience

Asset management / private equity

Hedge funds experience

Technical systems and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Coda Search is conducting a search on behalf of a global asset management firm with offices in NYC, which is looking to bring on a Fund Controller. This fast-growing real estate private equity group manages more than $4 billion in assets and has achieved consistent year-over-year growth. The Fund Controller will be responsible for a group of funds, including producing the monthly financial reporting package and NAV packages, overseeing the work of the external administrator, and resolving any variances in partnership with the investment team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and investor reporting packages
• Build and maintain financial models to project fund performance and anticipated returns
• Partner with the investment team to assess prospective acquisitions
• Contribute to the preparation of investor presentations and meetings
• Oversee fund cash flows, including capital calls, distributions, and liquidity planning
• Supervise the administration of fund accounts, banking relationships, and treasury functions
• Confirm that capital is allocated appropriately and resources are deployed effectively
• Deliver financial analysis and insights that inform investment strategy and fund operations
• Evaluate the work of the external administrator and reconcile any variances
• Direct the year-end audit in close coordination with the external auditors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA licensure required
• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm is highly advantageous
• Previous experience in hedge funds, asset management, or private equity
• Excellent technical systems and problem-solving abilities