Private Equity Controller

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing in New York, NY seeks an Assistant Controller / Controller to join a boutique private equity fund. The role will report to the CFO and act as their right hand, working across accounting, finance, investor relations, treasury, and process improvement initiatives.

Targeting a candidate with 5+ years of private equity accounting experience, with significant ownership and strategic impact in a hands-on environment. Strong analytical skills and collaborative leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of private equity accounting experience.
• Highly analytical and hands-on with execution and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Own the full fund finance function—quarterly/annual close, NAV packages, financial statements, and capital account reporting across funds, SPVs, and co-invest vehicles.
• Lead valuation, fee, and waterfall mechanics, including portfolio valuations, management fees, and carried interest calculations.
• Drive capital activity and investor relations—capital calls, distributions, commitment tracking, and DDQ/investor reporting support.
• Manage treasury and liquidity—cash forecasting, credit facility compliance, and banking/wire controls.
• Manage and mentor a 3-4 person offshore accounting team, while building scalable processes and systems to support growth.
• Partner cross-functionally with investment team, legal, and CFO on deal closings and fund structuring.

Skills

PE accounting experience

Job description

Boutique Private Equity Fund in NYC looking to hire Assistant Controller / Controller!

The role is open due to firm growth, will report to the CFO and be their right hand person, working across a variety of responsibilities including accounting, finance, investor relations, treasury, and process improvement initiatives.

Targeting a candidate with 5+ years of PE Accounting experience.

• HQ in Midtown, NYC
• Lots of exposure and growth potential
• Significant ownership and decision‑making responsibility
• Highly analytical, hands‑on environment requiring both execution and strategic thinking
• Lean, collaborative team with direct exposure to leadership
• Very good hours

Responsibilities:

• Own the full fund finance function - quarterly/annual close, NAV packages, financial statements, and capital account reporting across funds, SPVs, and co-invest vehicles
• Lead valuation, fee, and waterfall mechanics, including portfolio valuations, management fees, and carried interest calculations
• Drive capital activity and investor relations - capital calls, distributions, commitment tracking, and DDQ/investor reporting support
• Manage treasury and liquidity - cash forecasting, credit facility compliance, and banking/wire controls
• Manage and mentor a 3-4 person offshore accounting team, while building scalable processes and systems to support the firm's growth
• Partner cross-functionally with the investment team, legal, and the CFO on deal closings, fund structuring, and strategic initiatives