Strategic CFO for Private Markets & Fund Operations

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a leading private alternative investment manager in New York. The role will direct finance and accounting across multiple investment entities and partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives.

The CFO will oversee closes, fund accounting, treasury, tax planning, and investor reporting while building scalable systems and controls for growth. Strong private market experience and CPA are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in finance and accounting with progressive responsibilities.
• Public and private accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with hedge funds or alternative asset managers.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and reporting across investment entities
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes
• Oversee fund administration, capital accounts, distributions, investor activity
• Direct treasury operations, cash forecasting, and liquidity management
• Lead tax planning and compliance with external advisors
• Oversee investor reporting and responses to information requests
• Manage relationships with auditors, fund administrators, custodians, and other service providers
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls
• Partner with senior leadership on financial analysis and strategic initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team

Skills

CPA

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

U.S. GAAP

Excel

Financial modeling

Team leadership

Lean processes

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

Mission Staffing is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a leading private alternative investment manager in New York. The role will direct finance and accounting across multiple investment entities and partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives.

The CFO will oversee closes, fund accounting, treasury, tax planning, and investor reporting while building scalable systems and controls for growth. Strong private market experience and CPA are required.