Fund Accounting Controller, Private Equity & GAAP Reporting
Overview
You will own fund accounting and reporting for multiple private investment funds and related vehicles at a respected investment platform in Chicago. This role sits on a growing finance and accounting team, reporting into senior leadership and partnering with Treasury, Investor Relations, and Tax. You will lead monthly and quarterly closes, support new fund launches, manage third-party administrators, and drive process improvements. The role offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and clear upward mobility toward Controller-level responsibilities.
What You'll Do9
- 1Lead the accounting and reporting process for multiple private investment funds, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and management fee calculations
- 2Oversee monthly close activities, reviewing financial statements, balance sheets, and capital account activity
- 3Support new fund launches by reviewing fund documents and building close processes with internal technology teams
- 4Review NAV production for assigned entities and manage relationships with third-party administrators
- 5Support capital calls, distributions, and related analysis with Treasury and Investor Relations
- 6Prepare quarterly investor statements and respond to investor requests
- 7Assist with annual audits and financial statement preparation
- 8Identify and implement process improvements to enhance controls and efficiency
- 9Provide reporting and analysis to leadership for decision-making
Requirements6
- 18+ years of accounting experience in financial services, private equity, or asset management
- 2Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 3CPA strongly preferred
- 4Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- 5Experience with fund accounting or partnership accounting
- 6Public accounting plus industry experience a plus
Salary Insight
$150 - $175k per year
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Required Skills
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