Controller - Private Equity

Our Private Equity client in Chicago is looking to hire a PE Controller to the team where they can grow long term. This is a great role for someone who is looking to lead and mentor a team.

• Oversee the day-to-day financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls for four private equity funds, related co-investment funds and GP reporting
• Manage third-party fund administrator
• Review monthly close reporting packages, partner capital statements and quarterly/annual financial statements of the funds for accuracy and timeliness in accordance with established reporting deadlines
• Review quarterly fund reporting to Limited Partners, including carried interest waterfalls in accordance with the fund partnership agreements
• Interpret fund agreements to determine the impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements
• Responsible for all funds’ cash management
• Manage annual audit process of the funds to ensure timely completion

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 7-10 years of accounting experience coming out of public accounting or a combo of public and Private Equity
• CPA highly preferred
• Execute multiple responsibilities and maintain a flexible attitude while working within a fast paced, deadline- driven environment; strong
• Strong ability to manage, train and mentor multiple junior team members in an engaging and approachable manner to ensure high