What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Controller position at LHH?
Fund Controller
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a private equity firm located in downtown Chicago to hire a Fund Controller to take ownership of fund accounting and reporting review across multiple investment vehicles. The role offers broad exposure, including collaboration with investor relations, tax, and management company operations. With strong leadership in place and a track record of long-term team stability, the firm provides an environment that supports growth and internal promotion. This is a newly created position with clear potential for upward mobility. The culture is collegial, the pace is sustainable, and the platform continues to expand.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee fund-level financial reporting and third-party administrator deliverables
- Maintain cash flow reporting and support capital activity communications
- Support investor relations with reporting and occasional direct inquiries
- Coordinate with tax and audit teams to ensure timely and accurate filings
- Assist with management company accounting and internal process improvements
- Provide accounting insights and documentation as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of notable public accounting or direct fund accounting experience
Preferences:
- CPA, strongly preferred
Perks:
- Newly created role to oversee fund administrator’s work
- Growth opportunities to expand skill set and potential succession opportunity for Senior leadership
- Ability to co-invest in the firm’s funds
- Good quality of life, great benefits and some work from home flexibility
- Wide array of responsibilities on management and fund side
Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is up to $165,000 plus bonus, dependent on experience.
