Summary
Awesome Opportunity to Join a Young, Boutique and Thriving Private Equity Firm in Los Angeles!
Company Information:
Boutique Private Equity Firm in Los Angeles, California with several billion dollars in Assets-Under-Management has an immediate opening to support the firm’s Founder and Senior Controller!
Job Description:
Fund Accounting, Management Company Accounting & Financial Reporting including:
- Oversee all accounting functions for private equity funds, including journal entries, NAV calculations, and performance reporting.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Review and approve capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.
- Investor Reporting & Relations
- Manage investor reporting process, including capital account statements, IRR analysis, and performance metrics.
- Coordinate audit processes with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Respond to investor inquiries and support the investor relations team.
- Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure compliance with fund legal documents, internal policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC, AIFMD).
- Monitor fund cash flows, manage working capital, and oversee wire transfers and banking relationships.
- Coordinate capital activity, including drawdowns and distributions, in alignment with investment activity.
- Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fund operations.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
- 4-7 years of experience in Private Equity Audits or Fund Accounting
- Strong knowledge of investment fund structures, waterfalls, and valuation techniques.
- Proficiency in fund accounting software (e.g., Investran, eFront, or similar).
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Background working at a fund administrator, audit firm, or PE firm.
Total Compensation up to $250,000 – (Negotiable)