Interim Fund CFO – Private Equity (4–6 Month Contract)

The Feat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid engagement

Job summary

A workforce solutions company is seeking an experienced Interim Fund CFO for a 4–6 month contract based in New York City. The role involves overseeing fund-level finance, managing teams, ensuring accurate investor and regulatory reporting, and collaborating closely with stakeholders. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in private equity fund finance, a strong understanding of fund accounting, and exceptional leadership skills. Competitive compensation based on experience is offered, with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in private equity fund finance or a similar investment management environment.
• Proven experience overseeing complex fund structures and managing third-party service providers.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, GAAP/IFRS, LPAs, waterfalls, and tax considerations.
• Experience interfacing with investors and leadership teams.
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in interim, fractional, or consulting roles valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fund finance across multiple funds and entities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for LPs regarding financial reporting.
• Oversee external fund administrators and auditors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Enhance internal controls, operational procedures, and reporting processes.
• Enhance internal controls and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with legal, deal teams, investor relations, and operations.
• Lead or support system improvements and liquidity planning projects.
• Provide strategic insight to leadership to support fundraising and performance.

Skills

Fund finance expertise

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

CPA or equivalent

15+ years in private equity fund finance

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Interim Fund CFO – Private Equity (4–6 Month Contract)

Remote (with potential for periodic in-person meetings in New York City)

Duration:

4 to 6 months (Starting June 2025)

Company Overview:

The FEAT is a workforce solutions company founded to help organizations modernize their approach to talent and workforce design. Our Interim Executive Services division specializes in deploying seasoned leaders into interim roles to support critical business needs, drive transformation, and create measurable impact. We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Fund CFO to support one of our private equity clients during an executive transition.

Role Overview:

The Interim Fund CFO will serve as a strategic finance partner to the firm's leadership, overseeing all aspects of fund-level finance and reporting. This includes managing a team (internal and/or outsourced), ensuring investor and regulatory reporting, optimizing financial systems and controls, and serving as a point of contact for limited partners (LPs), auditors, and tax advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fund finance across multiple funds and entities, including performance reporting, capital calls/distributions, and NAV oversight.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for LPs regarding financial reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Oversee external fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Own financial processes including valuation, fund structuring, compliance, and risk management.
• Enhance internal controls, operational procedures, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (legal, deal teams, investor relations, operations) to align finance with business strategy.
• Lead or support projects related to system improvements, fund launches, and liquidity planning.
• Provide strategic insight to executive leadership to support fundraising, investor communication, and overall performance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in private equity fund finance or similar investment management environment.
• Proven experience overseeing complex fund structures and managing third-party service providers.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, GAAP/IFRS, LPAs, waterfalls, and tax considerations.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing directly with investors and leadership teams.
• CPA or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in interim, fractional, or consulting roles is highly valued.

Compensation

Highly competitive, based on experience. Paid monthly throughout the engagement.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief note to [e-mail] with the subject line: Interim Fund CFO Application.