Vice President - Fund Controller

Description

• Review fund governing documents and side letters to ensure proper application of allocations, management fees, and carried interest, or other fees.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and related schedules in accordance with GAAP, GIPS, and SEC marketing rule requirements.
• Review and approve work paper support and documentation related to accounting books and records.
• Provide audit coordination services for funds to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of audited financial statements.
• Forecast fund cashflows and budgets with the Chief Investment Officer and the Investment Management Committee.
• Interface effectively with our Client Solutions Group in preparing, reviewing, and approving due diligence requests to support capital-raising efforts.
• Coordinate with the Technical Accounting team to research changes in GAAP and make recommendations for fund compliance with new pronouncements.
• Provide oversight and review of limited partner communications, including partner statements, capital calls, distribution notices, etc., ensuring their completeness and accuracy.
• Assist the asset management team with the quarterly valuation process of the underlying investments.
• Approve fund payables for occurrence, completeness, accuracy, and classification.
• Evaluate personnel performance, recommending training, continuing education, and corrective action.
• Liaise with tax preparers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of tax reporting to investors.
• Drive continual process improvement through the use and implementation of technology.

Requirements

• Experience with Accounting / Auditing of Private Equity Funds and Structures
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting – master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership through team building, mentoring, and motivating professional staff.
• CPA, CFA, or CMA required
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures related to U.S. GAAP and accounting for investment companies (ASC Topic 946), fair value measurement (ASC Topic 820), and, where appropriate, principles of consolidation (ASC Topic 810).
• Ability to calculate asset-based and performance fees, for example, management fees, incentive fees, and carried interest.
• Advanced MS Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting – Either experience with a Big 4 firm or in the alternative investment industry considered.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid Time Off: Employee will accrue 5.23 hours of paid time off per pay period for a total of 17 days per year.
• Personalized Connection: Connect with an employee who resonates with your professional interests.
• Company paid Life Insurance (option to buy additional available) and Long-Term Disability.
• Access to Mental Health & Well-Being service.
• Following six (6) months of employment at the Company, you will be eligible per birth, adoption or placement of a child for four (4) weeks of paid parental leave as the primary caregiver to the child or two weeks of paid parental leave as the secondary caregiver to the child. Following two years of employment at the Company, you will be eligible for twelve weeks of paid parental leave per birth, adoption, or placement of a child if you are the primary caregiver of the child.
• Access to benefits concierge service.
• Full Insurance benefit suite including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Short Term Disability, Legal & Identity Theft Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• 401K:Bridge Investment Group will match your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 6% of your pay. These contributions are fully vested immediately. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4% contribution rate. *The employee must be at least 21 years of age and have worked for the Company for at least 60 days.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per year of pre-approved tuition expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of approved documentation. Repayment obligations may apply if employment terminates prior to 24 months.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance