Hybrid Private Equity Controller & Strategy Lead

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Sized PE Fund in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a mid-level corporate accountant to join their team. The role oversees maintenance of books for two management companies and supports the CFO with accounting system design and implementation.

The position requires 8–20 years of management experience from a fund, private equity, hedge, or venture, and involves collaborating with CFO/CAO, budgeting, audits, and tax analysis. Hybrid in-office schedule: 4 days in office, 3 in summer.

Qualifications

• 8–20 years management experience from a fund, private equity, hedge, or venture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of books and records for two management companies.
• Assist the CFO with design and implementation of accounting systems and processes.
• Assist the CFO and CAO with the annual compensation process ensuring discretion with sensitive employee information.
• Identify and help solve critical accounting and reporting issues.
• Work closely with CFO, CAO and other senior management.
• Gather documentation and support for external auditors for year-end audits.
• Assist in budgeting, preparing allocation of profits to partners and various tax analyses.
• Co-manage the expense reporting process for all employees per compliance policies.
• Supervise and administer Concur, the firm's T&E system.
• Answer accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting data.
• Manage and perform special projects and analyses for firm leadership.
• Communicate insights and evaluations to senior management.
• Make outsourcing recommendations as needed.

Job description

Mid Sized PE Fund in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a mid-level corporate accountant to join their team. The role oversees maintenance of books for two management companies and supports the CFO with accounting system design and implementation.

The position requires 8–20 years of management experience from a fund, private equity, hedge, or venture, and involves collaborating with CFO/CAO, budgeting, audits, and tax analysis. Hybrid in-office schedule: 4 days in office, 3 in summer.