Fund Controller: Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure

The role

The individual will perform fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm. This includes managing day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and client deliverables.

What you will do

• Perform the day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.
• Review quarterly and annual NAV and financial statement packages, including investor reporting.
• Manage recurring client deliverables, including standard ILPA and additional client-requested reporting.
• Manage, monitor, and provide guidance to the outsourced accounting provider(s).
• Calculate and review quarterly management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations.
• Manage the funds' cash balances to determine the need for capital calls, distributions.
• Review capital call and distributions notices to investors.
• Collaborate with other teams throughout the firm.
• Support investment and client relationship personnel on ad-hoc requests.
• Participate in technology innovation and implementations to improve operations.

Required qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials
• Applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets
• 3 - 5 years of experience working for a financial services firm or top-tier accounting firm
• Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax
• Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks and effectively manage deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• CPA
• Accounting experience in managing private equity, hedge funds or similar types of alternative products
• Private equity experience
• Knowledge of Investran system

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer sponsored retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Other care/wellness programs

About the company

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $97 billion in assets under management. The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 54 years.