Management Company Controller

Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing alternative investment firm with over $14B in assets under management, is seeking a Management Company Controller to join its finance leadership team. This highly visible role will oversee management company accounting, financial reporting, and corporate finance operations while partnering directly with the Deputy CFO and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management company accounting, experience within private equity or alternative asset management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while helping scale the firm's accounting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for the management company and related corporate entities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Prepare and review U.S. GAAP financial statements, executive reporting, and variance analyses.
• Manage accounting for management fees, carried interest, GP entities, and intercompany transactions.
• Support accounting and reporting for affiliated entities, including broker-dealer operations.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows.
• Drive ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and finance infrastructure improvements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors while leading the annual audit process.
• Coordinate tax reporting activities, including K-1s and corporate filings.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals while helping scale the finance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8–15 years of accounting experience within public accounting, private equity, alternative asset management, credit funds, or broker-dealer environments.
• Strong management company accounting experience, including management fees, GP entities, carried interest, and corporate accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience leading month-end close and corporate financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems proficiency.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with process improvements, automation, or finance infrastructure build-outs.
• Prior people management experience with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Experience supporting broker-dealer accounting or holding an SIE/Series 99 license is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a hands-on, builder mindset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.