Corporate Controller

Our Client, A $100bn+ PE firm is looking intelligent, highly organized, articulate, and motivated individual to join the Firm’s Corporate Finance team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• This position will report directly to the CFO and will work closely with the Operations and the Investment Teams
• Will be expected to understand complex fund structures and apply knowledge to Corporate Finance operations and implement appropriate accounting
• Oversees the general accounting function, which includes intercompany accounting, cash management and reconciliation, and financial reporting,
• Execute and manage the quarterly and annual accounting closes, including creating the reporting calendar with specific deadlines to meet all reporting requirements
• Manage the annual audits for our Corporate entities
• Prepare the quarterly and annual financial statements for the Firm
• Manage the debt compliance reporting to our Lender
• Oversee financial reporting of 30+ General Partner entities for 100+ members and manage the external consultant performing the accounting for these entities
• Analyze and track cash flows and performance for our General Partner entities
• Manage the carried interest allocation process and ultimate distribution to GP members
• Manage the reporting for a strategic investor in accordance with the terms of our agreement
• Assist in financial modeling and carry projections and other ad-hoc data analysis as required
• Collaborate with tax advisors to review the tax returns, filings and distribution of K-1’s to members
• Support CFO in maintaining controls and best practices

Mandatory Requirements

• 10-12 years of progressive work experience
• Public/private mix (with at least holding a senior associate-level position in public accounting)
• Private equity experience

A Strong Candidate Will Possess the Following:

• CPA (strongly preferred)
• Entrepreneurial mindset- must have the ability to manage workflow independently and not wait to be told what to do
• Written skills - ability to write clear and detailed emails and memos. Ability to write detailed operations manual as well as policy and procedure documents.
• Verbal skills- demonstrated ability to convey feedback and discussions in a constructive manner and be assertive when required
• Possess critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge the norm
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills