Private Equity Fund Controller

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Chicago is seeking a Fund Controller to oversee the fund finance function and report to the CFO. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional efforts with investor relations and the investment team, bringing 7-12 years of relevant experience in sectors like private equity and public accounting. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $250,000.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Experience in private equity, private credit, or public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fund finance function.
• Collaborate with Investor relations, investment team, and C Suite.

Skills

Leadership in finance function

Cross-functional teamwork

Industry knowledge (private equity, hedge fund)

Education

CPA Preferred

Job description

Overview

THE FIRM – A Chicago based private equity investment firm with Multi-$B AUM is looking to bring on a Fund Controller to report to the CFO and run the fund-side of the house.

Opportunity

Ability to lead the fund finance function while working cross-functionally with Investor relations, investment team, C Suite etc.

What qualifications are required?

• 7-12 years of post-graduate professional experience with a mixture of relevant industry experience (private equity, private credit, hedge fund, etc.) and/or public accounting
• CPA Preferred

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Financial Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $200,000.00-$250,000.00