Fund Controller

Job DetailExperience Level Executive/C-SuiteDegree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000007311Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Fund Administration;Private EquitySelling Points Our client is one of the largest global independent private equity fund administrators, administering over $650 billion of private capital on behalf of its clients.Job DescriptionResponsibilities: Provide guidance and direction to fund accounting team staff Contribute to global technology initiatives and automation to help the firm continue to institutionalize processes Review and approve Fund NAV packages prepared by the fund administrator Review and approve quarterly financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules prepared by the fund administrator  Review and approve partner capital statements prepared by the fund administrator Liaise and facilitate the annual audits with a big 4 accounting firm Support the quarterly tax estimates and filings with I Squared tax and external advisors Compile, analyze and prepare Funds financial data and operating metrics for recurring and ad-hoc management reporting and requests including the quarterly investor letters Support Investor Relations with recurring and ad-hoc investor reporting, due diligence questionnaires, fundraising, and ongoing requests Monitor and manage the fund’s liquidity including preparing borrowing requests and processing pay downs on the credit facility or issuing investor capital calls and distributions notices with the fund administrator Review and complete complex management fees and carry out interest waterfall calculations with the fund administrator Review and approve fund wires in bank portals Assist in an onboarding project for a Treasury Management System to increase efficiency, increase security, and enhance the treasury process Ensure fund’s compliance with domestic and foreign regulators, ISDA counterparties, and credit facility lenders Qualifications: An ideal candidate would have 7 – 10+ years of experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting with a track record of strong performance Experience should include one, all, or a mix of a public accounting firm, private fund accounting, and fund administrator work Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance Demonstrable problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to understand, evaluate, and improve processes Demonstrable ability to multi-task, be flexible, and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced global environment Excellent communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required CPA and MBA are considered a plus, but not required