Help deliver accurate, timely, decision-useful fund reporting that supports differentiated client outcomes. Drive control excellence and insight across a complex Institutional High Yield portfolio.
As a Controller within the Alternatives Financial Controllers team, Private Capital, you will own critical fund reporting, controls, and performance oversight for a large Institutional High Yield portfolio. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure high-quality financial information, robust governance, and effective execution across reporting cycles. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee financial reporting deliverables and property statements for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and maintain strong financial control standards.
- Review period-over-period variances and investigate drivers with clear commentary.
- Direct fund performance reviews to support portfolio monitoring and decision-making.
- Validate NAV processes, pricing inputs, and valuation controls in line with governance.
- Analyze investment and fund metrics to enhance portfolio insights and reporting quality.
- Serve as the technical accounting authority for complex issues and policy interpretation.
- Lead audit engagements, including planning, coordination, and issue resolution.
- Implement process improvements to strengthen controls, timeliness, and regulatory readiness.
- Manage key stakeholder relationships and facilitate executive-level communications.
- Mentor team members and drive cross-functional initiatives supporting strategic goals.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Hold a CA/ACCA/CPA qualification with 8+ years in fund accounting and/or financial reporting.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS reporting requirements.
- Understand alternatives fund structures, operating models, and core accounting concepts.
- Perform high-quality financial statement reviews and variance analysis.
- Apply strong analytical skills to interpret results and identify risks or anomalies.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders at multiple seniority levels.
- Collaborate effectively across investment, operations, and finance teams to deliver outcomes.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Leverage advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Operate effectively in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
- Work independently with strong ownership and accountability.
- Prioritize competing deliverables while maintaining quality and control discipline.
- Adapt quickly to changing requirements, portfolio complexity, and new initiatives.
- Partner confidently with senior stakeholders and contribute in executive discussions.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and process redesign.
