GCM Grosvenor · 16 hours ago
Fund Controller: Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expGCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider managing over $32 billion in private equity assets. The Fund Controller will perform fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships, manage client deliverables, and collaborate with various teams to enhance client experiences.
Asset ManagementBankingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services
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)
Calculate and review quarterly management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations
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
Participate in technology innovation and implementations to improve operations
Facilitate and influence changes associated with the continued improvement of business processes
Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies
General accounting responsibilities
Assist in special projects as requested
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets
3 - 5 years of experience working for a financial services firm or top-tier accounting firm
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
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
CPA preferred
Accounting experience in managing private equity, hedge funds or similar types of alternative products is preferred, but not required
Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax. Private equity experience is preferred, but not required
Knowledge of Investran system is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
Flexible spending accounts
Employer sponsored retirement plan
Paid time off
Parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Other care/wellness programs
Company
GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor is an investment management firm that specializes in hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$195MKey Investors
Cantor Fitzgerald
2023-10-25Post Ipo Equity
2020-11-18IPO
2020-11-17Post Ipo Equity· $195M
Leadership Team
Michael Sacks
CEO
Pamela Bentley
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
2026-01-09
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