Senior Fund Controller - Private Equity

Apex Group Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd. is seeking a senior operations professional to support private equity fund accounting and client deliverables in New York. You will coordinate workflows, implement fund data, and maintain relationships with key clients while guiding junior staff.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance, 5+ years in PE fund accounting, and strong data analysis. CPA/MBA is a plus; experience with PE software is advantageous. Hybrid office culture and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5+ years' experience in Private Equity Fund accounting with closed-end fund structures.
• CPA/MBA/Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Previous experience leading people a plus.
• Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines.
• Allvue, Paxus, Geneva, Investran or eFront, or comparable technology experience would be an advantage.
• Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements and/or subsequent closes is a plus.
• Highly organized and motivated individual with an acute attention to detail.
• Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects.
• Ability to manage complex accounting structures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• High competency in technology software.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Accurate and acute attention to detail.
• Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate a variety of administrative duties and tasks including.
• Set up of operational procedures and workflows.
• Implementation of Fund data using PE software.
• Maintain strong, consultative relationship with key clients.
• Client service deliverables.
• Review preparation of workpapers and financial statements.
• Assist managers in training junior staff and in setting up procedures and workflows, capital call & distribution notices, management fee calculations and waterfalls.
• Assist with year-end audit and tax process.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial accounting

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Allvue

Paxus

Geneva

Investran

eFront

Job description

Apex Group Ltd. is seeking a senior operations professional to support private equity fund accounting and client deliverables in New York. You will coordinate workflows, implement fund data, and maintain relationships with key clients while guiding junior staff.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance, 5+ years in PE fund accounting, and strong data analysis. CPA/MBA is a plus; experience with PE software is advantageous. Hybrid office culture and growth opportunities available.