GP - Fund Controller

GP Controller

Confidential Alternative Asset Manager

Location: Greenwich, CT | Hybrid Minimum 3 Days Onsite

Compensation: Approximately $300K Total Compensation, with flexibility for exceptional candidates

Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer

The Opportunity

A leading global alternative asset manager is seeking a GP Controller to take ownership of a complex and highly visible General Partner accounting function.

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated investment platform and oversee the accounting and reporting for GP entities that represent the ownership and economic interests of the firm's partners and employees. The role provides significant exposure to senior leadership and highly confidential information surrounding the economics and ownership structure of the organization.

The position is particularly well suited for an accomplished Assistant Controller, Director, Senior Manager or VP with strong GP and partnership accounting experience who is ready to step into a true Controller-level role with broader ownership and responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The GP Controller will oversee a broad range of accounting, reporting and allocation activities across complex General Partner entities, including:

• Own the accounting and financial reporting for multiple GP entities and partnership structures
• Manage complex partner and employee equity allocations
• Oversee capital activity, ownership interests and economic allocations across GP entities
• Support carried interest and carry-related accounting where applicable
• Manage partnership accounting and allocation methodologies
• Coordinate accounting considerations related to partnership tax matters
• Partner with external tax advisors and auditors
• Oversee GAAP reporting and the consolidation of applicable GP entities into the firm's financial statements
• Prepare and communicate reporting related to partner and employee economic interests
• Work closely with senior Finance, HR and executive leadership
• Maintain appropriate controls around highly confidential compensation and ownership information
• Drive process, systems and reporting improvements across the GP accounting function
• Manage and develop a small team while remaining highly involved in the day-to-day accounting

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise combined with a hands-on approach and the ability to operate within sophisticated partnership structures.

Ideal experience includes:

• Approximately 10 15 years of relevant accounting experience
• Significant experience within Private Equity, Private Credit, Alternative Asset Management, Real Estate Private Equity or another closed-end investment platform
• Strong knowledge of GP entity and partnership accounting
• Experience with partner, employee, equity and/or capital allocations
• Understanding of carried interest and complex ownership structures
• Strong foundation in fund accounting and alternative investment structures
• Experience working with partnership tax professionals and external advisors
• Knowledge of GAAP reporting and consolidations
• Experience managing and developing accounting professionals
• Ability to work directly with senior executives and cross-functional leadership
• Exceptional judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial and employee information
• Strong technical skills combined with a willingness to remain hands-on

The Profile We're Looking For

This is not a traditional corporate or Management Company Controller position.

The strongest candidates will have direct experience accounting for General Partner entities, including the partnership structures through which owners, partners and employees participate in the economics of an alternative investment firm.

Candidates currently serving as an Assistant Controller, Director, Senior Manager or VP who already own substantial portions of the GP accounting process and are looking for their first Controller opportunity are particularly attractive.

Experience at a mega-fund is not required. Candidates from smaller or midsized alternative investment managers who have broader ownership of GP accounting, allocations and partnership structures are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why This Opportunity

This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of a sophisticated GP accounting function within one of the market's largest alternative investment platforms.

The GP Controller will gain direct exposure to the economics and ownership structure of the firm, work closely with senior leadership, oversee highly complex partnership structures and play an important role in strengthening the infrastructure supporting the firm's continued growth.

For an ambitious GP accounting professional looking to move from Assistant Controller/Director into a true Controller seat, this represents a significant opportunity to expand both scope and senior-level exposure.