Fund Accounting- Controller | Dedicated Client Service

About Us

Petra Funds Group is a single-source provider for fund administration and infrastructure needs for private equity and debt funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the US and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who've spent years working with asset managers is what differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

Role Overview:

Our Client, Treville is seeking a Controller to join their Fund Finance team in New York.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role reporting directly to the SVP of Fund Finance, responsible for the oversight and execution of all finance-related functions across the firm’s investment vehicles. The Controller will serve as the key finance lead across Treville’s credit, hybrid, and venture platforms, overseeing third-party service providers, the fund controllers, and delivering reporting to LPs and internal stakeholders, and contributing to capital strategy and firm scalability.

This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented operator who thrives in a high-performance culture, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and is excited by the opportunity to shape the finance backbone of an entrepreneurial investment platform.

Responsibilities :

• Review monthly and quarterly deliverables from third-party fund administrators, including GP packages.
• Assist in supervising the month-end and quarter-end close procedures while collaborating with the firm’s third-party fund administrators.
• Coordinate with the firm’s auditors, tax preparers, and third party administrators to ensure timely and accurate LP deliverables.
• Manage and prepare the monthly and quarterly deliverables for the firm’s banks and other stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to the finance and operations team with operational procedures, due diligence requests, controls, wire transfers, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the FP&A and the investment teams as necessary to support the firm's efforts in capital planning and management of dry powder.
• Assist the IR team with ad-hoc investor requests.
• Participate in the process for capital calls and oversee the reconciliation of cash.
• Oversee fund account payables.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in fund finance, fund accounting, or private fund operations (private credit and hedge fund experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, fund structures, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex financial processes across multiple stakeholders and service providers
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial systems; experience with fund admin portals and reporting platforms is a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset and operational agility — comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving hard problems, and building systems from scratch
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a low-ego, high-integrity approach to team dynamics and collaboration

At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $122,000 - $183,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care  

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include:  

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan. *
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.  
• Hybrid work environment t hat offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.  

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires.  

What We’re Proud Of  

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience: 

• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture. 
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.