Private Equity Controller

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Private Equity Controller in New York, NY to lead fund accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls within an alternative investment environment. You will oversee the financial close, manage accounting operations, and support investment activity while pairing with senior leadership on key finance initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of fund accounting experience in private equity, CPA certification, and strong Excel and GL systems skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of fund accounting experience within a private equity investment firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• Active CPA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting: Oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting activities across investment funds and entities.
• Accounting Operations: Manage accounting operations, financial close processes, expenses, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Investment Accounting: Support investment accounting and valuation-related activities while maintaining accurate financial records and reporting.
• Financial Controls: Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and processes that support accurate and efficient financial operations.
• Audit & Reporting: Coordinate annual audits, financial reporting, and other recurring accounting deliverables.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams, senior leadership, and external service providers on accounting and finance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Overview - Private Equity Controller

Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Private Equity Controller in New York, NY for our client, leading fund accounting, financial reporting, investment accounting, valuations, audits, and internal controls within an alternative investment environment. This role will oversee financial close and reporting processes, support investment and fund activity, strengthen accounting operations, and partner with senior leadership on key finance initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive private equity or alternative investment accounting experience with strong knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP, financial reporting, valuations, audits, and internal controls.

Responsibilities as the Private Equity Controller:

• Fund Accounting: Oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting activities across investment funds and entities.


• Accounting Operations: Manage accounting operations, financial close processes, expenses, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.


• Investment Accounting: Support investment accounting and valuation-related activities while maintaining accurate financial records and reporting.


• Financial Controls: Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and processes that support accurate and efficient financial operations.


• Audit & Reporting: Coordinate annual audits, financial reporting, and other recurring accounting deliverables.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams, senior leadership, and external service providers on accounting and finance initiatives.

Qualifications for the Private Equity Controller:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.


• Certification: Active CPA certification is required.


• Experience: 6+ years of fund accounting experience within a private equity investment firm is required.


• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of private equity fund structures, management company accounting, financial reporting, valuations, audits, and internal controls is required.


• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with fund accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger systems is required.


• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, problem-solving, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.