Christopher Whitney · 1 week ago
Controller - $5bn Opportunistic Credit - Los Angeles, CA
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChristopher Whitney is working exclusively with a LA–based opportunistic credit investment manager with approximately $5bn in assets under management. We're seeking a Controller to join its finance team, responsible for core financial reporting and planning for the management company, overseeing third-party fund administrators, and supporting fund-level reporting and audits.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ross Cardell
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting and monthly close for the management company and related entities
Prepare management company financial statements and internal reporting
Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for the management company
Monitor expenses, accruals, and allocations across funds and corporate entities
Partner with senior management on financial analysis and operational decision-making
Oversee third-party fund administrators across credit and opportunistic vehicles
Review NAV calculations, capital activity, management and performance fees, and expense allocations
Coordinate fund financial statements, audits, and investor reporting
Serve as a key liaison between internal teams, administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Support process improvements, reporting enhancements, and systems as the firm scales
Ensure timely and accurate reporting in line with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–10 years of relevant experience within alternative investment management, fund administration, or public accounting with asset management clients
MUST HAVE hands-on experience with management company accounting
Fund accounting/oversight experience a plus
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with fund administrators and external advisors
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment
Preferred
CPA preferred but not required
Exposure to credit, private credit, hedge funds, or other alternative strategies strongly preferred
Company
Christopher Whitney
Christopher Whitney is a globally connected executive search firm with a focus on the investment management sector.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ross Cardell
Managing Partner
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