Job Description

Job Title: Controller – Private Equity
Location: New York, NY
Department: Finance / Accounting
Reports To: CFO / Head of Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Controller to lead the accounting, financial reporting, and operations for our private equity platform. This is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day fund and management company accounting, ensuring robust internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making as the firm continues to scale.

This is an opportunity to join a firm known for its collaborative, inclusive, and high-integrity culture, where professionals are empowered to take ownership, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact. We foster a respectful, team-oriented environment that values transparency, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting & Operations

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple private equity funds, including quarterly and annual financial statements, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.

• Manage capital account maintenance and waterfall calculations in accordance with fund LPAs.

• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and compliance with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Ensure proper valuation processes for portfolio investments, working with the investment and valuation committees.

Management Company & Corporate Finance

• Oversee all aspects of the management company’s financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

• Manage expense allocations between funds and management entities.

• Monitor treasury functions, including capital activity and banking relationships.

Process & Systems Oversight

• Lead the implementation or optimization of financial systems and tools (e.g., Investran, eFront, or similar).

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Evaluate and improve operational workflows to support scalability and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Strategic Support

• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants and operations staff.

• Partner closely with investor relations, compliance, legal, and deal teams on cross-functional initiatives.

• Support fundraising, due diligence, and performance analytics for current and prospective LPs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.

• 5–8 years of relevant experience, including audit experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or fund accounting at a private equity firm or fund administrator.

• Deep understanding of fund structures, LPAs, waterfall modeling, and investment accounting.

• Strong technical proficiency with Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and leadership skills.