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Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

A fast-growing private equity fund with over $5B in AUM is seeking a Controller to join its lean and dynamic finance team. This is a newly created role designed to support the firm’s continued growth, expansion into new strategies, and increasing operational complexity.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to play a critical role in building out the finance infrastructure of a top-tier investment platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of fund accounting, management company accounting, and reporting
• Manage external fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers
• Partner with investment and operations teams to support deal activity and portfolio company oversight
• Lead the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and processes
• Assist in preparing materials for LP reporting and fundraising efforts
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and industry best practices
• Potential to build and lead a small team over time

Qualifications:

• CPA preferred
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, ideally a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and private equity fund experience
• Deep understanding of private equity structures, fund operations, and industry best practices
• Hands-on, process-oriented, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why This Role?

• High-impact, visible role working directly with senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape and build the finance function from the ground up
• Strong firm culture with a collaborative, down-to-earth team
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and potential for carry

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

• Industries

  Accounting, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Investment Management

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

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