Associate, Fund Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Team Contribution and Fund Oversight: Work within the Private Equity pod of the Fund Finance team, contributing to technical quality and process rigor. Support core functions within our private equity vehicles, including NAV oversight, capital call and distribution processing, partnership accounting and waterfall review, LP reporting, and oversight of underlying GP activity.
• Service Provider Coordination and Controls: Coordinate day-to-day interactions with third-party fund administrators and custodians, supporting service quality and helping manage these relationships. Contribute to continuous improvement across systems, controls, and processes, helping identify and close operational risk across the function. Examples of such projects could include participating in new technology initiatives such as system onboarding and automating key processes with AI.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work effectively with PMs and other global investment and operations teams. Support Fund Services leadership on strategic projects.

Qualifications / Attributes

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with strong academic credentials
• 1-3 years' experience from an alternative investment firm, public accounting firm, and/or fund administrator
• Experience with private equity accounting and operations, including closed-end fund structures
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, LP/GP fund structures, management fee and carried interest waterfalls, capital call and distribution mechanics, and investment transactions
• Progress towards a CPA, CFA, CAIA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred
• Solid working knowledge of private equity fund lifecycles, commitment and drawdown mechanics, NAV and valuation cycles, and ILPA reporting standards
• Experience leveraging technology to improve finance operations, including hands-on use of AI/automation tools and participation in evaluation of technology vendors
• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to apply GAAP accounting rules accurately and communicate findings clearly
• Experience working with administrators, banks, and other third parties
• High degree of ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Advanced analytical capability; strong Excel skills required, experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI preferred

Benefits and Compensation

• Massachusetts requires Partners Capital to include a reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role. This base salary range is specific to individuals applying to work in our Massachusetts office and takes into account a number of factors. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $65,000 - $95,000.
• The base salary offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• The base salary is one element of our competitive compensation package. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $65,000 - $95,000.

Schedule

Not specified