Senior Private Equity Fund Controller

Coda Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead fund accounting and financial reporting for a growing private equity portfolio. The role supports the deal team through the investment lifecycle and interfaces with external auditors and administrators.

You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 8+ years in PE/real estate/investment accounting, strong GAAP expertise, and advanced Excel skills. CPA is highly desirable and familiarity with fund reporting platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA highly desirable.
• 8+ years of accounting experience in private equity, real estate, investment management, or public accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of fund accounting, partnership accounting, and investment reporting.
• Experience assisting investment and deal teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with fund reporting platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting for private equity funds and vehicles.
• Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Lead monthly/quarterly close: journal entries, reconciliations, workpapers.
• Assist deal team with transactions and closing procedures.
• Serve as main contact for auditors and fund administrators.
• Produce investor reporting packages and capital account statements.
• Evaluate allocations, waterfalls, and carried interest calculations.
• Support cash management, liquidity forecasting, and treasury functions.
• Uphold internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

Skills

Fund accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Investment reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Fund reporting platforms

Job description

Coda Search is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead fund accounting and financial reporting for a growing private equity portfolio. The role supports the deal team through the investment lifecycle and interfaces with external auditors and administrators.

You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 8+ years in PE/real estate/investment accounting, strong GAAP expertise, and advanced Excel skills. CPA is highly desirable and familiarity with fund reporting platforms is a plus.