VP Finance & Controller — Private Investments & Multi‑Entity Leader

Coda Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search is partnering with an investment manager in NYC to recruit a VP Finance/Controller who will lead a 4-5 person accounting team and oversee financial reporting across multiple entities.

The role encompasses month/quarter/year closes, consolidations, audits, internal controls, treasury, and investment accounting for private equity, venture, real assets. Strong GAAP knowledge and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
• Active CPA certification required
• Experience with Big Four or top-tier public accounting and alternative investments
• 4+ years of managing and developing accounting teams
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, partnership accounting and multi-entity consolidations
• Hands-on experience with private fund investments: capital calls, distributions and K-1s

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities, trusts, LLCs, partnerships, and operating companies.
• Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements.
• Lead the annual audit and external reviews; serve as primary contact for auditors.
• Design, document, and maintain internal controls, workflows, and separation of duties.
• Oversee finance, treasury and planning activities.
• Manage accounting for direct investments, co-investments and fund commitments across various strategies.
• Track capital calls, distributions, unfunded obligations; record valuations from capital statements and K-1s.
• Oversee partnership accounting for internal investment vehicles, including capital accounts and allocations.
• Coordinate with outside tax advisors on returns, estimated payments and K-1 collection.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of four; set priorities and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

10+ years accounting experience

Active CPA

Big Four/public accounting

4+ years managing accounting teams

US GAAP knowledge

Alternative investments knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (active)

Job description

Coda Search is partnering with an investment manager in NYC to recruit a VP Finance/Controller who will lead a 4-5 person accounting team and oversee financial reporting across multiple entities.

The role encompasses month/quarter/year closes, consolidations, audits, internal controls, treasury, and investment accounting for private equity, venture, real assets. Strong GAAP knowledge and leadership are essential.