GCM Grosvenor

Fund Controller: Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure

GCM Grosvenor$130K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Accounting/Finance; strong academic credentials with related coursework or internship experience.
  • 6+ years in a financial services or top-tier accounting firm.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • Experience in private equity or hedge funds management is a plus.
  • Knowledge of partnership accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and tax exposure is advantageous.
  • Demonstrates teamwork, self-motivation, and sound judgment in decision-making.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and investment vehicles.
  • Review financial statement packages and quarterly NAV reporting.
  • Manage client deliverables and customized reporting requirements.
  • Supervise outsourced accounting providers and ensure compliance.
  • Calculate management fees and carried interest allocations.
  • Monitor cash balances to manage capital call and distribution needs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance client experiences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible spending accounts and employer-sponsored retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Access to wellness programs.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

The individual will be responsible for performing the fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm.

As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday.

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.
  • Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies.
  • General accounting responsibilities.
  • Assist in special projects as requested.


EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 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.


In terms of 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.

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

Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance), flexible spending accounts, and the employer sponsored retirement plan. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.

The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.

About GCM Grosvenor

GCM Grosvenor is a global investment and advisory firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1971 and has since grown to become one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with over $57 billion in assets under management as of 2021. GCM Grosvenor offers a wide range of investment strategies across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge funds. The firm serves a diverse client base, including institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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