Private Equity Fund Controller
Ports North, Newport Beach, CA, United States
Overview
Our client is seeking private equity fund accounting professionals with 8-12 years of experience to support offshore and domestic alternative investment funds and play a key role in client service, fund accounting/controllership, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. This is a long term W2 hourly interim opportunity and will require four days onsite in Newport Beach, CA, or New York, NY (near Times Square).
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for alternative fund clients, providing expert guidance on fund accounting and administration
Oversee daily operations for hedge funds and private equity funds, including onboarding of new fund structures
Act as record keeper for assigned funds and coordinate year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP
Perform and oversee due diligence to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Apply and enforce Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures related to fund transactions
Prepare, reconcile, review, and approve accounting and reporting deliverables, including NAVs and month-end valuation reports. Experience with waterfall schedule creation and review
Ensure timely, accurate delivery of accounting packages with a strong focus on quality and controls
Respond to client inquiries related to fund transactions, reporting, and administration
Coordinate with internal teams, investment managers, transfer agents, and external service providers to resolve issues
Support wire activity and transaction oversight, including approvals based on level and experience
Lead, train, review, and mentor accounting staff; oversee work quality and development
Participate in or lead performance reviews, one-on-ones, career development, and training initiatives
Assist with or oversee staffing needs, including interviewing and onboarding
Support business development and relationship teams with client calls, meetings, and presentations as needed
Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in professional development initiatives
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience
Public Accounting experience
Experience within the fund services industry, preferably supporting hedge funds and/or private equity funds
Prior experience reviewing fund accounting work and supporting client deliverables
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred; level of responsibility will align with experience
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential financial information
Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex valuation topics to senior leadership and regulators.
Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and operate with confidence and credibility.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Collaborative mindset with experience working across functions and geographies.
Location and Compensation
Location: Newport Beach, CA or New York, NY
Pay Rate: $80/hr - $100/hr W2
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Our client is seeking private equity fund accounting professionals with 8-12 years of experience to support offshore and domestic alternative investment funds and play a key role in client service, fund accounting/controllership, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. This is a long term W2 hourly interim opportunity and will require four days onsite in Newport Beach, CA, or New York, NY (near Times Square).
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for alternative fund clients, providing expert guidance on fund accounting and administration
Oversee daily operations for hedge funds and private equity funds, including onboarding of new fund structures
Act as record keeper for assigned funds and coordinate year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP
Perform and oversee due diligence to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Apply and enforce Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures related to fund transactions
Prepare, reconcile, review, and approve accounting and reporting deliverables, including NAVs and month-end valuation reports. Experience with waterfall schedule creation and review
Ensure timely, accurate delivery of accounting packages with a strong focus on quality and controls
Respond to client inquiries related to fund transactions, reporting, and administration
Coordinate with internal teams, investment managers, transfer agents, and external service providers to resolve issues
Support wire activity and transaction oversight, including approvals based on level and experience
Lead, train, review, and mentor accounting staff; oversee work quality and development
Participate in or lead performance reviews, one-on-ones, career development, and training initiatives
Assist with or oversee staffing needs, including interviewing and onboarding
Support business development and relationship teams with client calls, meetings, and presentations as needed
Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in professional development initiatives
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience
Public Accounting experience
Experience within the fund services industry, preferably supporting hedge funds and/or private equity funds
Prior experience reviewing fund accounting work and supporting client deliverables
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred; level of responsibility will align with experience
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential financial information
Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex valuation topics to senior leadership and regulators.
Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and operate with confidence and credibility.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Collaborative mindset with experience working across functions and geographies.
Location and Compensation
Location: Newport Beach, CA or New York, NY
Pay Rate: $80/hr - $100/hr W2
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