Fund Controller – Private Equity & Private Credit

Overview

Join a high-performing finance team at a premier private equity firm driving value across the industrial economy.

A leading private equity firm is seeking a high-caliber Fund Controller to support the financial operations of its diverse fund structures. This broad-based role spans fund accounting, tax compliance, treasury oversight, investor reporting, and transaction support. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership—including the CFO, Director of Accounting, and Controller—while helping drive operational excellence in a high-integrity, performance-driven environment.

• Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting
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  Oversee accounting operations for assigned funds, including internal/external reporting, PCAPs, and quarterly financials.
• Investor Reporting
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  Prepare capital call/distribution notices, waterfall models (realized/unrealized/tax), and investor-level performance reports.
• Audit & Compliance
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  Lead the audit process for assigned funds, coordinate with external auditors and legal counsel, and ensure proper partnership mechanics.
• Tax & Regulatory Oversight
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  Manage investor tax deliverables and compliance workflows, working with third-party tax providers.
• Treasury & Liquidity Management
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  Support capital planning, oversee credit facilities (subscription lines, ABLs), and manage basic treasury functions.
• Transaction Support
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  Collaborate with the investment team on acquisitions, dispositions, and capital activity related to portfolio companies.
• Mentorship & Process Oversight
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  Train and review work from fund accountants, manage workflows with administrators, and maintain accuracy across systems like Investran.
• 8–12 years of experience in private equity fund accounting, public/private mix, or a similar investment finance role
• Strong technical knowledge of fund structures, partnership accounting, and investor reporting requirements
• Proficient in Investran (or similar fund accounting systems) and Excel; comfortable building and reviewing waterfall models
• Experience interpreting LPAs, managing audits, and overseeing tax compliance processes
• Capable of owning high-stakes workflows independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• CPA preferred; familiarity with closed-end fund mechanics and capital structures is a plus