Summary
A well-established New York-based alternative asset manager has an immediate opening for a Fund Controller — a high impact opportunity to lead a dedicated fund finance team and work closely with senior firm leadership across a sophisticated real estate credit platform.
Company Information:
A well-established alternative asset manager based in New York with a multi-billion dollar portfolio across real estate credit strategies.
Job Description:
- Lead all fund accounting, financial reporting, and quarterly/annual close processes across investment vehicles and related entities
- Serve as final reviewer of fund financial statements, general ledgers, trial balances, investor allocations, and management fee calculations
- Oversee quarterly valuation processes ensuring consistency with firm valuation policies and LP agreements
- Manage all capital activity including capital calls, distributions, sub-closes, fund dissolutions, and expense allocations
- Lead treasury and liquidity management across funds including cash forecasting, subscription facilities, and banking relationships
- Oversee lender reporting, covenant compliance, and adherence to LPAs and side letters
- Serve as primary lead for external audits and coordinate with auditors, administrators, tax advisors, and lenders
- Partner with Investor Relations on fundraising support and AUM analytics
- Supervise a team of six fund finance professionals
- Drive process improvements through automation and AI-enabled reporting initiatives
Requirements / Qualifications:
- CPA strongly preferred
- 8+ years of fund accounting experience in private equity, real estate, or alternative asset management
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, partnership accounting, waterfalls, and investor reporting
- Experience managing audits, fund administrators, and tax processes
- Prior team leadership experience
