Senior Private Equity Controller, Fund Accounting Lead

Frederick Fox; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox is seeking an experienced Controller to lead fund accounting and financial reporting within a private equity environment in San Diego. You will work closely with the CFO, owning capital calls, distributions, and LP allocations while ensuring tight controls and scalable processes.

The role requires a clear, hands-on approach to private equity fund accounting, GAAP for investment entities, and oversight of third-party administrators.

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on private equity controller/fund accounting experience.
• Deep understanding of PE fund structures and waterfall mechanics.
• Experience overseeing third‑party fund administrators and LP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual fund closes and financial reporting.
• Manage capital calls, distributions and partner/LP allocations.
• Support fee calculations, carried interest, and waterfall modeling.
• Review outsourced accounting work and maintain strong controls.
• Support audits and strengthen month-end close processes.
• Develop scalable accounting policies and reporting infrastructure.
• Assist cash forecasting, liquidity planning and treasury.
• Collaborate with CFO on reporting and systems improvements.

Skills

Hands-on PE controller

Fund accounting

LP reporting

Waterfall & carried interest

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA

Job description

Frederick Fox is seeking an experienced Controller to lead fund accounting and financial reporting within a private equity environment in San Diego. You will work closely with the CFO, owning capital calls, distributions, and LP allocations while ensuring tight controls and scalable processes.

The role requires a clear, hands-on approach to private equity fund accounting, GAAP for investment entities, and oversight of third-party administrators.