Apply on Employer Site

GCM Grosvenor · 6 days ago

Fund Controller, Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

GCM Grosvenor is a firm specializing in Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure investments. The Fund Controller will oversee fund accounting and analysis functions, manage a team, and collaborate on cross-functional initiatives to improve operations within the Firm.

Asset ManagementBankingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform the day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles

Review quarterly and annual NAV and financial statement packages, including investor reporting

Manage recurring client deliverables, including standard ILPA and additional client-requested reporting

Manage, monitor, and provide guidance to the outsourced accounting provider(s)

Review governing documents and interpret reporting requirements and partner economics

Calculate and review quarterly management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations

Implement and oversee accounting process changes

Participate in technology innovation and implementations to improve operations

Manage the funds’ cash balances to determine the need for capital calls, distributions

Review capital call and distributions notices to investors

Collaborate with other teams throughout the firm, including tax, legal, treasury, client services, portfolio management, to drive high-quality experience for clients

Support investment and client relationship personnel on ad-hoc requests

Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies

General accounting responsibilities

Lead special projects as requested

Qualification

Fund accountingPrivate equity experienceCPAFinancial reportingInternal control complianceInvestran systemJudgmentTeam playerAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets

10+ years of experience working for a financial services firm or top tier accounting firm

Background in the financial services industry required; knowledge of the alternative asset management industry a plus

Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax

Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail

Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks and effectively manage deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills