Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Financial Controller | Hybrid | $150,000 to $180,000 + Bonus & Benefits

A Chicago area private investment firm is seeking a Controller to report directly to the CFO. This individual will play a key role across finance operations, including financial reporting, audit coordination, tax support, and transaction related diligence tied to portfolio activity.

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements for investors
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including cash management, expense payments, close activities, and GAAP compliant accruals and journal entries
• Coordinate external audits and ensure accurate, well organized supporting documentation
• Support accounting for investment purchase and sale transactions, including diligence, agreement review, closing statements, treasury coordination, and transaction reporting
• Partner with the investment team to review portfolio valuations and support consistent valuation methodologies
• Evaluate, design, and implement process improvements and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Calculate performance metrics including gross and net IRR and other fund level analytics
• Assist with investor communications and materials such as fundraising decks, annual meeting content, and marketing presentations
• Manage fund and management company cash activity, including capital calls, distributions, and bank reconciliations
• Oversee credit facilities used to bridge capital calls and manage related reporting
• Support tax compliance and planning by coordinating with external advisors, preparing audit deliverables, and overseeing allocation, return, and K 1 preparation
• Partner with senior leadership on special projects, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or similar certification preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including meaningful exposure to fund reporting
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day accounting while driving process improvements and building scalable infrastructure
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach
• Advanced Excel and accounting system experience; exposure to fund accounting platforms is a plus