Interim Controller

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 10+ 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 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.
• 10+ 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.
  

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Jenny at jfriedman@daleyaa.com.


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