Fund Controller

Geneva Search Partners LLC; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC represents a growing third party asset management firm seeking an experienced Director of Fund Accounting to lead fund accounting operations and oversee financial reporting across a portfolio of funds.

This strategic leadership role requires deep expertise in fund accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership within a fast-paced investment management environment. Fully remote with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14+ years of public accounting and/or fund accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP for investment companies.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex fund structures and investment portfolios.
• Strong understanding of fund financial statements, capital activity, and investor allocations.
• Experience leading teams and driving operational excellence within an investment management environment.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all fund accounting and financial reporting activities for investment vehicles.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual fund closes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Review NAV calculations, partner allocations, capital activity, and investor reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and investment company accounting requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, administrators, and service providers.
• Review fund financial statements, supporting schedules, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with portfolio management, investor relations, operations, and executive leadership teams on fund-related initiatives.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, controls, and operational procedures.
• Mentor, develop, and manage fund accounting professionals.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable reporting solutions.

Skills

Fund accounting

Team leadership

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Investment management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Our client, a growing third party asset management firm focused on private credit investments, is seeking an experienced Director of Fund Accounting to lead fund accounting operations and oversee financial reporting across a portfolio of funds. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced investment management environment and has deep expertise in fund accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all fund accounting and financial reporting activities for investment vehicles.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual fund closes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Review NAV calculations, partner allocations, capital activity, and investor reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and investment company accounting requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, administrators, and service providers.
• Review fund financial statements, supporting schedules, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with portfolio management, investor relations, operations, and executive leadership teams on fund-related initiatives.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, controls, and operational procedures.
• Mentor, develop, and manage fund accounting professionals.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14+ years of public accounting and/or fund accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP for investment companies.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex fund structures and investment portfolios.
• Strong understanding of fund financial statements, capital activity, and investor allocations.
• Experience leading teams and driving operational excellence within an investment management environment.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why Join?

• Fully remote opportunity with a highly respected investment platform.
• Strategic leadership role with visibility to senior management.
• Opportunity to influence processes and help scale a growing private credit business.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.