Lead Fund Controller, Private Funds

We are seeking a highly motivated and results‑driven experienced fund controller to join Wellington’s private‑investment focused Fund Control & Operations team to support the launch and ongoing operations of the Private Investment platform’s semi‑liquid private investment strategy, Venture Growth Evergreen. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in a new and growing segment of the Private Investment and Fund Services platforms.

• Oversee end‑to‑end fund operations for assigned semi‑liquid vehicles, including day‑to‑day activities relating to accounting, reporting, and fund operations of an open‑ended private investment fund.
• Partner with third‑party fund administrator and other teams across the firm to strike monthly NAVs.
• Validate NAV‑impacting activity including public and private investments, subscription and redemption activity, management and performance fees, expenses, and NAVs of other entities within the fund structure.
• Assist with the review of financial statements and other recurring filings.
• Support the Product Team, Investor Relations, Tax, Compliance, and other teams by supplying information to address queries and conducting ad‑hoc analyses related to the activity of funds or investors.
• Serve as a control point and subject‑matter expert for semi‑liquid fund operations, helping design and scale operational infrastructure for Wellington’s growing evergreen platform.
• Oversee monthly NAV process, including review of administrator outputs and validation of complex private portfolio company and/or private credit transactions as well as public investment transactions.
• Validate portfolio valuation inputs and fair value adjustments, management fee and performance fee calculations (including high‑water mark / incentive fee structures), income allocations and expense accruals.
• Ensure accuracy of investor records, flows, and capital balances within operational systems.
• Oversee related third‑party service providers and ensure compliance with prescribed accounting framework and governing documents.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Transfer Agent on dealing date workflows, investor communications, and reporting.
• Partner with Treasury, Product, Governance, and Investment teams on liquidity forecasting and cash management.
• Partner with Capital Formation, Legal, Tax, and other teams on fund structuring considerations for evergreen vehicles and related operational readiness.
• Drive design and improvement of operating models, workflows, and controls for semi‑liquid funds.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and operational controls.

• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA license is preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in private funds, including fund administrator, public accounting, or asset manager.
• Strong experience with investment company accounting, ideally with proficient understanding of accounting for both public and private investments.
• Strong experience with open‑ended fund structures, including multi‑share class funds.
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and general understanding of other accounting frameworks (e.g., Lux GAAP, IFRS).
• Experience overseeing third‑party administrators.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data/reporting tools is a plus.

• Self‑motivation and commitment to excellence in their work.
• Ability and desire to operate in a high‑growth, evolving product environment.
• Strong control mindset with focus on accuracy, risk management, and process improvement.
• Excellent collaborative and intrapersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage concurrent ongoing workflows (NAV + flows + reporting).
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to solve complex structural, operational, and accounting challenges.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. The base salary range for this position is USD 90,. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with…