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.

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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