Job Description
Company Description
about us
Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.
With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.
Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.
Job Description
Purpose of the Job
The Senior Fund Controller is a senior leadership role within the fund accounting group and is responsible for the review, oversight, and delivery of financial reporting and accounting services for a portfolio of private equity and other alternative investment clients.
This role includes ownership of complex accounting matters, review and approval of financial statements and investor reporting, supervision and development of junior accounting staff, and direct client interaction at the CFO/Controller level. The Senior Fund Controller is expected to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all client deliverables while mentoring team members and improving internal processes.
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee and review fund-level and management company financial reporting, including:
- Quarterly and annual financial statements
- Partner capital account statements
- Waterfall calculations and allocations
- Capital calls and distribution notices
- Review and approve complex accounting entries, including:
- Accruals, management fees, carried interest, and expense allocations
- Cash activity and bank reconciliations
- GAAP adjustments and period-end close entries
- Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for assigned clients, including:
- Managing client expectations, timelines, and deliverables
- Explaining accounting treatments, variances, and reporting outcomes
- Supporting audits, tax requests, and investor inquiries
- Manage, mentor, and review the work of Assistant Controllers, Senior Accountants, and Fund Accountants, including:
- Delegating work and setting priorities
- Reviewing deliverables for accuracy and completeness
- Providing technical guidance and performance feedback
- Ensure adherence to firm policies, internal controls, and documented procedures across all engagements
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and quality of service
- Coordinate with internal teams (tax, compliance, treasury, onboarding) to support client needs
- Support onboarding of new funds and transitions of existing clients
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Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in private equity or alternative investment fund accounting
- Prior experience at a third-party fund administrator or comparable institutional environment
- Demonstrated experience reviewing financial statements and supervising junior accounting staff
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP as it applies to private equity, partnerships, and alternative investment structures
- Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar (Master’s degree is a plus)
- CPA certification preferred (or active candidateship)
- Proven client-facing and relationship management skills
- Prior people management or team-lead experience
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to review work at a high level without losing technical accuracy
- Ability to thrive in a growing, entrepreneurial firm environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- FIS Investran experience is a strong positive attribute
- Experience with workflow management, process documentation, or control design is a plus
Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Technical accounting judgment
- Client service and communication
- Time management and prioritization
- Process improvement mindset
- Accountability and ownership
Additional Information
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:
- We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
- We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
- We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
- We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
- We are ETHICAL– We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
