Private Equity Controller

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is seeking an experienced Controller for a leading Private Equity firm in New York, NY.

This role will manage the management company and fund accounting, including monthly NAV, monthly close, investor reporting, and waterfall calculations, plus ad-hoc projects with the CFO.

PE/buy-side experience is essential; CPA is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and H-Lookups) is required.

Qualifications

• Previous Private Equity (PE) or buy-side experience is an absolute must!
• CPA is strongly preferred!
• Strong Excel skills are needed, including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and H-Lookups
• An outgoing, can-do personality is a must!

Responsibilities

• Lead month end close, interacting with junior accountants
• Onboard new funds, as the firm is rapidly growing
• Oversee ad-hoc projects as they arise, working closely with the CFO
• Prepare financial statements

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

H-Lookups

Job description

A leading Private Equity firm, located in New York, NY, is seeking an individual at Controller level to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing fund and work very closely with the CFO. This individual will be responsible for management company and fund accounting daily responsibilities, which will include, but are not limited to, preparing monthly NAV, monthly close, investor reporting, oversee waterfall calculations, and other ad-hoc projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead month end close, interacting with junior accountants
• Onboard new funds, as the firm is rapidly growing
• Oversee ad-hoc projects as they arise, working closely with the CFO
• Prepare financial statements

Job Requirements:

• Previous Private Equity (PE) or buy-side experience is an absolute must!
• CPA is strongly preferred!
• Strong Excel skills are needed, including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and H-Lookups
• An outgoing, can-do personality is a must!

Compensation:

• $140,000 – $160,000

Job ID:

8043