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Fund Controller

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Robert Half

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United States , New York

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Job Description:

This is a high-visibility, hands-on role, reporting directly to the CFO and collaborating closely with partners and the investment team. The Fund Controller will own fund and management-company accounting, build scalable reporting and control frameworks, and serve as a key liaison to administrators, auditors, and investors. This is a rare opportunity to design and lead the finance function of a respected, growing private equity firm from day one.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead all aspects of fund and management-company accounting, reporting, and financial controls
  • Oversee quarterly and annual closes, audits, and tax filings with external partners
  • Manage cash flow, capital calls/distributions, and liquidity forecasting
  • Build models and analytics to support fundraising, portfolio monitoring, and investor reporting
  • Enhance systems, processes, and controls as the firm scales beyond QuickBooks

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA or parts passed required
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in private equity, fund administration, or asset management
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems skills
  • ability to implement new tools
  • Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and confident communicating with senior stakeholders
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 21, 2026

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