Fund Controller - Top Stack : Job Details

Role Overview:

The Senior Fund Controller will be responsible for overseeing the operational and financial aspects of multiple funds and mandates. A key aspect of the role involves managing relationships with third-party administrators and other strategic partners, ensuring high-quality service delivery while working cross-functionally with finance, legal, and investment teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhancing Operational Processes – Continuously evaluate and refine existing fund administration workflows, proposing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Managing Service Providers – Oversee third-party administrators, auditors, banks, and other key partners, ensuring service quality is upheld and addressing any operational deficiencies.
• Investment Team Support – Work closely with investment professionals and internal teams, providing financial and operational insights as needed.
• Valuation Oversight – Coordinate the valuation process, prepare reports for valuation committees, and support direct investment valuation efforts in collaboration with investment teams.
• Treasury & Cash Management – Act as a bridge between the administrator and investment teams to oversee cash flow, reserves, and transaction settlements.
• New Fund & Product Launches – Lead operational efforts for fund launches, ensuring smooth setup and alignment with best practices.
• Fund Deliverables & Reporting – Ensure NAV calculations, financial statements, investor reports, and audits are completed accurately and within set deadlines. Support investor relations by addressing inquiries and due diligence requests.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience in private markets fund operations, with a background in private credit fund management, fund audits, or administration oversight.
• Prior experience working with third-party administrators and handling complex fund structures.
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred but not required.
• Strong technical expertise in partnership accounting principles and fund reporting standards.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple deliverables effectively.

Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Accounting, or related field).
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions.
• Strong collaborator, able to work across functions and engage with various stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to identify and mitigate operational risks in fund management.
• A high sense of accountability and ownership, ensuring excellence in execution.