Fund Controller Opportunity
2 weeks ago
Overview
A distinguished private market investment firm in Chicago is hiring a Fund Controller. This organization is celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit and deep-rooted expertise in navigating complex, multi-asset class investments. They specialize in identifying and capitalizing on unique investment opportunities, especially those that are time-sensitive or situated in challenging markets.
They are looking for someone who possesses a solid grounding in accounting principles and an analytical mindset capable of contributing to their mission of driving value through meticulous investment processes. This role is pivotal in supporting the firm's commitment to transparency, risk management, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate monthly and quarterly financial close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Oversee fund administrator activities
- Assist in year-end audits and tax reporting
- Manage fund consolidations and partnerships
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Stay updated on regulatory changes impacting fund accounting practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- CPA or foreign equivalent.
- 3+ years' work in public accounting.
- 5+ years' work experience in commercial accounting or Private Equity
- Knowledge of U.S generally accepted accounting principles and procedures for private investment funds, including experience with fund-level accounting and reporting
- Working knowledge of investment and fund performance metrics, distributions and capital calls calculations.
- Possess strong analytical skills required in reviewing, researching, and resolving issues surrounding accounting and financial matters.
- Exposure to complex fund structures, waterfall calculations, performance calculations (IRRs), distributions and capital calls calculations is a plus.
- Experience with annual external reporting (audited financial statements)
- Strategic thinker with the ability to master both the details and the big picture.
- Ability to operate independently and handle many projects at once without losing track of the details.
- Someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, has an excellent work ethic and likes to take ownership of your work
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