Fund Controller

Fund Controller – Private Markets Investment Firm

A premier private investment firm in downtown Chicago is seeking an experienced and motivated Fund Controller to join its high-performing finance team
This role will be central to overseeing fund accounting and financial reporting, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the firm’s investment portfolios
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite. 

Responsibilities: 

The Fund Controller will work closely with senior management and across departments to ensure compliance with industry standards and financial integrity across fund reporting and operations
Responsibilities include:

•    Prepare accounting and reporting packages at the fund level, including net asset value (NAV) calculations and investor capital statements.

•    Maintain general ledger integrity across funds.

•    Prepare monthly investor allocation schedules and coordinate with external fund admins on allocations and tax schedules.

•    Support annual audits, manage financial statement preparation, and implement process improvements for risk controls.

•    Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.



Requirements: 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

•    CPA 

•    5+ years in fund accounting, preferably within financial services environments.

•    Strong understanding of GAAP

•    Experience with complex fund structures