Controller (Private Equity)

We are representing a client that is searching for an experienced and dedicated Controller to lead our clients financial operations. This role is responsible for overseeing general accounting functions, preparing financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and lender reporting requirements, and managing the annual audit process. The ideal candidate will also provide strategic insights to drive operational efficiency, support scalability, and lead the planning and execution of the annual budget and forecasting processes.

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Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and experienced Controller to join our fast-growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with a background in Private Equity and Venture Capital. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the financial management of our company, ensuring all accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented. The Permanent Controller will also oversee the development of budgets and financial forecasts, the preparation of all financial reports, and the design and maintenance of financial policies and procedures. This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role, with a strong emphasis on private equity and venture capital.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
2. Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
3. Coordinate all audit activity and manage finance staff.
4. Regularly produce financial reports and statements to inform stakeholders of the organization's financial status and progress.
5. Implement financial management tools and software to improve efficiency.
6. Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
7. Monitor the financial performance of the company and report any deviations from the budget.
8. Collaborate with the management team to strategize on financial planning and forecasting.
9. Monitor investment portfolio and make decisions based on market trends.
10. Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and filings.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A CPA, CMA, or other financial certifications are preferred.
2. Minimum 5+ years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position, preferably in the private equity or venture capital sector.
3. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
4. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
5. Experience in audits, internal control, and tax planning.
6. Working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
7. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
8. Strong business and common sense acumen, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
9. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
10. Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven track record of leading a financial team to meet organizational objectives.
11. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with exceptional skills in Excel and financial software applications.