Interim Controller
We are currently seeking candidates for an Interim Controller position at a highly successful investment firm located in New York, NY. The Interim Controller will oversee fund accounting and management company accounting activities, and will play a critical role in leading accounting through the upcoming audit. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity within an investment management, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital, endowment, or family office environment.
This is a 3-month contract position, paying between $115-$125/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work model.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual close processes for the management company and related investment entities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Manage the accounting function through the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
- Review financial statements, expense allocations, investor reporting, and capital activity reports prepared and delivered by third-party administrators.
- Oversee accounts payable, expense reporting, and cash management activities.
- Partner with external accounting firms on audit and tax deliverables.
- Contribute to process improvement efforts related to accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls processes.
- Perform financial reporting and ad-hoc analyses.
- Assist with governance-related deliverables, including Audit Committee materials and supporting documentation.
- Work cross-functionally with internal operations and investments teams on initiatives.
- Provide additional support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including previous leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity.
- Strong experience owning funding, accounting, and management accounting responsibilities while ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Previous experience in investment management, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital, family office, endowment, or related alternative investment environment.
- Record of success in managing audits and liaising with external auditors.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to manage competing needs and timelines and adapt as needed.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at [email protected].
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