Controller

Our client, a private equity firm with a global portfolio, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for the management company and its holding structures. The role oversees international consolidations and supports the financial integration of acquisitions across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be a key partner to senior leadership, deal teams, and external advisors, and will play a central role in building scalable processes as the firm continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the management company, general partner entities, and holding structures, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements under US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Oversee multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations across international jurisdictions, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, foreign currency translation, and minority interest accounting.
• Manage the accounting for acquisitions, including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheets, goodwill and intangible asset valuations, and coordination with valuation specialists.
• Drive post-acquisition financial integration, aligning newly acquired entities' charts of accounts, reporting calendars, accounting policies, and internal controls with firm standards.
• Support due diligence on prospective acquisitions by reviewing target financials, quality of earnings analyses, and accounting and tax structures in partnership with deal teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, and coordinate annual audits and statutory filings across jurisdictions.
• Partner with tax advisors on international tax compliance, transfer pricing, withholding, and entity structuring considerations.
• Design, maintain, and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and close procedures, identifying opportunities for automation and system improvements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for the management company, including expense analysis and cash management.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, and coordinate with local finance teams and outsourced service providers globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, ACA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• 8–15 years of progressive accounting experience, including time at a Big Four or national public accounting firm and in private equity, asset management, or a multinational corporate environment a plus.
• Deep expertise in complex consolidations, business combinations (ASC 805 / IFRS 3), and foreign currency accounting.
• Demonstrated experience integrating acquired businesses and managing accounting across multiple international entities.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS; familiarity with local statutory reporting requirements is a plus.
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, OneStream, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven people leadership and the ability to manage remote or cross-border teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.