Fund Controller: Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and related investment vehicles.
• Review quarterly and annual NAV and financial statement packages, including investor reporting.
• Manage recurring client deliverables, including standard ILPA and additional client-requested reporting.
• Manage, monitor, and provide guidance to the outsourced accounting provider(s).
• Calculate and review quarterly management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations.
• Manage the funds’ cash balances to determine the need for capital calls, distributions.
• Review capital call and distributions notices to investors.
• Collaborate with other teams throughout the firm, including tax, legal, treasury, client services, portfolio management, to drive high-quality experience for clients.
• Support investment and client relationship personnel on ad-hoc requests.
• Participate in technology innovation and implementations to improve operations.
• Facilitate and influence changes associated with the continued improvement of business processes.
• Aid in the preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies.
• General accounting responsibilities.
• Assist in special projects as requested.

  Requirements

  • BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets.
  • 6+ years of experience working for a financial services firm or top-tier accounting firm.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Accounting experience in managing private equity, hedge funds or similar types of alternative products is preferred, but not required.
  • Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax.
  • Private equity experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks and effectively manage deadlines.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Investran system is preferred, but not required.

  Qualifications

  • Self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues.
  • Naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels.
  • Strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance).
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • The employer sponsored retirement plan.
  • Paid time off, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability.
  • Other care/wellness programs.

  About the Firm

  GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $91 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies. The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 54 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 560 professionals serving a global client base.

  Cultural Fit

  The successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues. He or she will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, he or she will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.

  Pay Range

  Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's experience, skills, and qualifications for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual, team, and company performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package. CHICAGO ANNUAL PAY RANGE $130,000—$160,000 USD