A leading global private markets investment firm is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and control functions supporting its U.S. investment platform. This individual will work closely with senior finance leadership and play a key role in supporting a complex and growing private markets business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead financial reporting, close, and accounting oversight across private market investment structures.
Oversee fund and management company accounting, including consolidations and financial statement preparation.
Manage reporting and compliance requirements for 1940 Act registered investment vehicles.
Partner with fund administration, tax, legal, compliance, investment, and operations teams.
Coordinate external audits and maintain a strong internal control environment.
Support new fund launches, investment structures, and continued growth of the platform.
Qualifications
Private markets experience required, ideally across private equity, private credit, secondaries, or alternative investments.
1940 Act experience required, with strong knowledge of registered fund accounting and reporting.
Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting background.
CPA strongly preferred.
Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior fund accounting leadership experience.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
50 to 99 employees
Year Founded
2002
Website
https://phaxis.com/
About Company
We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.
Skills
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Consolidationunmatched
Business Growthunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Fund Accountingunmatched
Fund Managementunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Investment Fundsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
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