Private Equity Assistant Controller — Broad Platform Exposure

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is assisting with an Assistant Controller search for a $4B private equity fund in New York City. The role reports to the Controller with exposure to senior leadership and the deal team, spanning investor relations support, treasury, valuations, and fund operations.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in public accounting and private equity, CPA preferred, and a strong foundation in US GAAP fund accounting with cross-functional experience across IR, treasury, valuations,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience across public accounting and private equity or alternatives.
• CPA preferred and strong US GAAP fund accounting foundation.
• Direct exposure to IR, treasury, valuations, or fund operations.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting for multiple fund vehicles and SPVs.
• Partner with IR on capital calls, distributions, and LP reporting.
• Manage treasury including wire approvals, cash forecasting, and bank relations.
• Coordinate quarterly valuations with deal team and external providers.
• Oversee fund operations, expense allocations, management fees, and waterfalls.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators.
• Contribute to process improvements and system implementations as the platform scales.

Skills

Fund accounting

Public accounting

Private equity experience

Communication

US GAAP

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Northbound Executive Search is assisting with an Assistant Controller search for a $4B private equity fund in New York City. The role reports to the Controller with exposure to senior leadership and the deal team, spanning investor relations support, treasury, valuations, and fund operations.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in public accounting and private equity, CPA preferred, and a strong foundation in US GAAP fund accounting with cross-functional experience across IR, treasury, valuations,