Fund Controller

• Location: South Bay, California
• $110000 base salary
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1649
• Salary: $110,000 - $135,000

Title: Fund Controller

Industry: Financial Services – Investment Management

Location: South Bay

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Fund Controller. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities such as supervising accounting activities and preparing financial statements, providing you with valuable experience in fund management. Located in the South Bay, this position offers significant opportunities for career growth as you collaborate with various teams and contribute to strategic financial planning.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions for the fund and any future investment vehicles.
• Collaborate closely with third-party administrators to promptly address accounting inquiries.
• Conduct thorough reviews of monthly reports from the third-party administrator, ensuring timely general ledger closures and supervising the incentive waterfall calculations.
• Compile monthly reporting packages, including commentary and return analysis, for review by the CEO and CFO.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for distribution to investors.
• Generate monthly and quarterly compliance reports for lenders.
• Manage the accounts payable system to guarantee accurate and timely vendor payments.
• Coordinate with the Investor Relations team to ensure timely delivery of quarterly materials and account statements to investors.
• Work closely with fund auditors to facilitate the timely completion of annual audits.
• Collaborate with fund tax advisors to ensure the timely filing of annual tax returns and assist the CFO with tax planning as needed.
• Support the CFO with various ad-hoc projects and analyses as required.
• Assist in the planning of new investments and business ventures as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 2-4 years of post-graduate experience in a public accounting firm, focusing on audit, business advisory, or a similar field.