Controller

Controller – Investment Management

A growing investment management platform focused on healthcare, life sciences, and innovative growth sectors is seeking an experienced Controller to join its finance and operations team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing fund accounting, financial reporting, operational processes, and audit coordination across a diverse investment platform

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This position offers broad exposure to complex investment vehicles and strategies, making it an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environmen

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Responsibilit

• iesLead the monthly and quarterly close process across multiple investment structures, partnering closely with external administrators and service providers to ensure timely and accurate reporti
• ng.Review reconciliations related to cash, portfolio activity, investor allocations, and performance reporting; investigate and resolve discrepancies as need
• ed.Manage annual audits and financial statement preparation, including coordination with external auditors and oversight of interim reporting requiremen
• ts.Oversee accounting and operational support for complex and illiquid investments, including private transactions, structured investments, and alternative asse
• ts.Review management fee and incentive allocation calculations in accordance with governing agreements and investor arrangemen
• ts.Monitor investor capital activity and support responses to investor, consultant, and internal reporting inquiri
• es.Coordinate regulatory and compliance-related reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting da
• ta.Partner with internal and external tax teams on compliance matters, including investor reporting and entity-level tax suppo
• rt.Enhance and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and operational procedures to support a scalable infrastructu
• re.Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and systems improvements across finance and operations workflo
• ws.Supervise and mentor junior accounting professionals, providing technical guidance and fostering team developme
• nt.Serve as a primary liaison with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and other external vendo
• rs.Support strategic initiatives such as new fund launches, product expansions, and operational enhancement projec

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Qualificat

• ionsApproximately 8–12 years of accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and private investment management experie
• nce.Prior experience within hedge funds, alternative asset management, or investment management environments strongly prefer
• red.CPA designation requi
• red.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree is a p
• lus.Strong knowledge of investment company accounting and US G
• AAP.Experience managing audits and financial reporting for complex fund structu
• res.Familiarity with regulatory filings and reporting obligations applicable to investment advisers and investment fu
• nds.Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring junior team memb
• ers.Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with fund accounting or portfolio accounting syst
• ems.Comfort leveraging modern technology and AI-based tools to improve efficiency across accounting and reporting functi
• ons.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with exceptional attention to det
• ail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams and external stakehold