Controller

Controller | Endowment & Investment Management Platform

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Up to 180K base + 20% bonus

A leading global endowment management organization overseeing more than $5 billion in assets is seeking a Controller to join its New York-based team. The organization manages a sophisticated investment portfolio on behalf of a globally recognized research and educational institution and its affiliated entities.

This is a unique opportunity for an accounting and finance professional who is looking to transition into a mission-driven investment organization with exceptional stability, strong benefits, and an outstanding quality of life. The role offers broad exposure to investments, governance, financial reporting, and operational leadership while working closely with senior executives, board members, and key stakeholders.

Position Overview

• Support day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities for the endowment portfolio and related entities
• Serve as the primary liaison for audit and tax matters
• Support governance and board-related processes
• Partner closely with senior leadership on financial reporting, operational initiatives, and strategic projects
• Help drive continuous improvement across the accounting and operations functions

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage accounting and financial reporting activities for endowment-related entities
• Ensure financial reporting is maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Record journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and oversee invoice and expense payment processes
• Coordinate the annual audit process

Fund Oversight & Investment Operations

• Oversee and review the work of third-party accounting providers
• Review monthly fund financial statements, investor reporting, and expense allocations
• Coordinate responses to ad hoc reporting requests
• Identify reporting risks and recommend process improvements and control enhancements

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and tax advisors
• Coordinate annual audit and tax deliverables
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance processes
• Monitor evolving accounting standards and recommend implementation strategies when necessary

Governance & Strategic Support

• Support board and committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up items
• Maintain and enhance policies and procedures
• Manage assigned vendor relationships
• Assist with special projects across finance, operations, and governance functions

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are especially interested in candidates coming from:

• Family Offices
• Multi-Family Offices
• Endowments
• Foundations
• OCIO Platforms
• Smaller Asset Managers
• Hedge Funds
• Private Equity Funds
• Fund Administrators
• Alternative Investment Firms

Strong preference for candidates currently working in a family office or smaller investment fund environment who are interested in moving into a mission-driven foundation/endowment setting.