Fund Controller

Salary$150000 - $250000LocationChicago, IL, USAContractPermanentIndustryAccountancy & FinanceContactSophie View email address on click.appcast.io My client, a fast-growing alternative asset manager overseeing a diverse platform of private and retail investment vehicles is looking for an Assistant Fund Controller to manage day-to-day fund accounting. This role works closely with internal teams and outside service providers to keep reporting on track across a multi-fund platform.ResponsibilitiesReview and finalize quarterly financials and investor capital statements, keeping internal and external deadlines on trackManage the fund administrator relationship, including expense budgeting, reconciliations, and variance analysisSign off on trial balances prepared by the fund administrator, resolving discrepancies as they ariseReview disclosure support schedules for accuracy and completenessPrepare quarterly performance summaries highlighting key metricsSupport investor reporting and coordinate capital calls and distributionsPartner with operations to validate portfolio system data behind accounting packagesOversee tax reporting support schedulesMentor and help train the fund accounting team, driving process improvementsHandle ad-hoc reporting requests as neededQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus7+ years of relevant experience, ideally including public accounting or professional servicesExperience with private and retail fund structuresFixed income exposure preferred; private credit a plusSEC reporting experience with public vehicles a plusStrong Excel skillsDetail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environmentFor more information, please apply or reach out to [email protected] directly.