Interim Controller

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity within an investment management, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital, endowment, or family office environment. The Interim Controller will oversee fund accounting and management company accounting activities, and will play a critical role in leading accounting through the upcoming audit.

Interim Controller

We are currently seeking candidates for an Interim Controller position at a highly successful investment firm located in New York, NY. The Interim Controller will oversee fund accounting and management company accounting activities, and will play a critical role in leading accounting through the upcoming audit. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity within an investment management, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital, endowment, or family office environment.

This is a 3-month contract position, paying between $115-$125/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual close processes for the management company and related investment entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Manage the accounting function through the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Review financial statements, expense allocations, investor reporting, and capital activity reports prepared and delivered by third-party administrators.
• Oversee accounts payable, expense reporting, and cash management activities.
• Partner with external accounting firms on audit and tax deliverables.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts related to accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls processes.
• Perform financial reporting and ad-hoc analyses.
• Assist with governance-related deliverables, including Audit Committee materials and supporting documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with internal operations and investments teams on initiatives.
• Provide additional support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including previous leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity.
• Strong experience owning funding, accounting, and management accounting responsibilities while ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Previous experience in investment management, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital, family office, endowment, or related alternative investment environment.
• Record of success in managing audits and liaising with external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage competing needs and timelines and adapt as needed.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at ociviello@daleyaa.com. 

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