Fund Controller

Our client, a rapidly growing PE firm focused on the entertainment industry, is seeking a Controller to join their team. This is a newly created role that will be pivotal in scaling the firm’s finance team as they manage a newly raised $1B fund. This role will gain broad exposure across fund accounting, management company accounting, portfolio activity, valuations, audits, and financial reporting.

Comp- 175-200k base, 325k total comp

Responsibilities:

• Manage fund accounting, financial reporting, and quarterly close processes.
• Review capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and cash management activities.
• Oversee audits, valuations, and fund administrator relationships.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, partnership agreements, and internal controls.
• Support transaction activity and collaborate closely with investment professionals.
• Manage management company accounting and related financial operations.
• Drive process improvements and help scale the finance infrastructure of a growing private equity platform.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, reporting, and fund operations.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of private equity fund accounting experience
• CPA required
• Experience within a private equity firm strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting, reporting, and fund operations knowledge

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