Fund Controller

Our client invests in and supports leading middle-market companies in manufacturing & distribution, healthcare, and business services. As a critical member of the firm, this individual will lead all fund accounting operations, including managing fund liquidity, financial reporting, valuation review, management of credit facilities, compliance reporting, and more. The firm just acquired a new platform business and has more acquisitions planned, so this is a great opportunity to join a growing firm in a dynamic role. The Fund Controller will report to two Managing Partners and will have a growth path to CFO.

The ideal candidate would be resourceful, flexible, and balanced. The role can require frequent coordination between various groups, including the investment team, other finance departments, third-party administrators, and colleagues working in different offices. Good teamwork and communication skills will be key to success.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities

• Day-to-day oversight of multiple entities with complex structures
• Management of our quarterly reporting and annual GAAP reporting, including hands-on coordination and in-depth review of deliverables with our external administrators and our auditors such as management fees and waterfall calculations
• Assist in managing overall fund liquidity, including daily cash management and projections, investor capital calls and distributions, and day-to-day management of credit facilities with banks
• Oversight of tax-related workflows in coordination with internal and external tax teams
• Ongoing support for investor inquiries and marketing materials for future fund launches
• Responsibility for compliance reporting, including credit facility compliance and regulatory reporting
• Operational coordination with our investment operations team and performance team
• Management of certain expense processes, including compliance with the fund’s partnership agreements and management reporting
• Assisting with the implementation of new processes and procedures, including the onboarding of funds to an administrator, improvements in our expense processes, integration of new reporting systems, or expanding our coordination with offshore resources

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: BS/BA with a major in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Ideal candidates would have approximately 8 or more years of relevant experience
• Public accounting experience (Big 4) and/or relevant corporate/in-house experience strongly preferred
• Strong expertise in NAV calculations, waterfall models, cap tables, and partnership tax reporting (e.g., K-1s)
• Hands-on experience with fund accounting systems and LP reporting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

General Requirements

• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; a positive culture carrier for team
• A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability while resolving issues with minimal supervision
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; strong time management and prioritization skills
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills; strong customer focus
• High accuracy and detail orientation; confident decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to adapt to different audiences
• Attention to detail, balanced with common-sense practicality
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and a desire to learn