Financial Controller

Company: Private Equity Firm

Role: Financial Controller

Salary: $185,000 - $225,000 + bonus

Location: New York City (On-Site 5 days/week)

Our client, a fast growing private equity firm that invests in the media and technology space, is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of all internal finance and accounting operations while serving as a close partner to the CFO. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a lean, high?impact environment with direct exposure to the investment team, investor relations, and senior leadership.

You’ll manage both firm?level accounting and the oversight of fund financials prepared by an external administrator.

• Manage day?to?day accounting for the management company and GP entities, including bookkeeping, revenue/expense tracking, and cash management.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings with external accountants.
• Provide guidance on accounting and tax matters related to international structures and cross?border investments.
• Partner with the deal team during evaluations to analyze financial risks, tax considerations, and structural implications.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and ongoing forecasting for the firm.
• Act as the primary liaison to the firm’s fund administrator, reviewing deliverables such as capital activity, NAV packages, and quarterly statements to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support all fund?related financial reporting deadlines, with particular attention to high?priority institutional investors.
• Drive internal efforts around portfolio valuation and collaborate with investment team members on periodic updates.
• Interpret and apply partnership agreement terms to ensure proper expense allocations and adherence to governance requirements.
• Assist with compliance matters, including regulatory filings, monitoring activities, and adherence to internal codes and policies.
• Support people?related operations such as payroll and benefits administration when needed.
• Maintain and enhance the firm’s operational systems and tools, including CRM, expense management platforms, and Excel?based models.

• Experience in private markets (PE or VC) with a strong grounding in accounting fundamentals.
• Understanding of GAAP, partnership structures, and fund accounting is highly valued.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with tools such as Quick Books and other accounting/ops platforms.
• CPA preferred, especially candidates with audit or regulatory experience, though relevant industry background may substitute.
• Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and ability to improve workflows as the firm scales.
• Interest or experience in media, entertainment, sports, or related sectors is a plus.
• Energetic, hands?on, and comfortable operating in a small-team environment where you “set the bar” for financial rigor.