Fund Controller – Private Equity

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the monthly NAV close process performed by the Fund Administrator with a focus on complex / illiquid assets accounting and valuation, fee and expense review and performance reporting.

Control the investment closing process for illiquid assets focusing on the functions of finance, treasury, accounting and reporting. Collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders, including portfolio management, tax and legal professionals; in addition to the operations team and third-party Fund Administrator.

Prepare analysis on fund investment pipeline and liquidity.

Responsible for fund treasury and projecting future fund cash flows for the liquidity management process (including, capital calls, distributions and coordination with the financing team).

Work with the tax and legal teams to assist in the design and set-up of investment structures for illiquid investments.

Communicate effectively with the Fund Administrator and other stakeholders to identify and solve issues.

Contribute to the management and oversight the Fund Administrator through SLAs / KPIs and site visits.

Control the fund expense process.

Oversee the external audit, regulatory reporting and other financial reporting requirements.

Oversee the completion of various regulatory, debt covenant compliance, and other reporting requirements.

Own the financial information for key client deliverables (investor reports, capital statements and annual audited financial statements).

Utilize internal and external resources to respond to client, prospective client, and client consultant requests for information in a timely and accurate manner

Lead the coordination and project management of various Alternative Funds Finance team projects and initiatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Target range of 6-10 years of experience in financial accounting, audit or finance function for an alternative investment manager with exposure to credit, real estate, private equity funds or hedge funds including complex blocker structures

Ability to implement accounting and reporting for investment structures for different asset classes

Desire to understand transaction process flows and requirements and develop processes to solve complexities as they arise

Exposure to private equity and hedge fund structures

Experience with external audit processes and procedures

Knowledge of accounting principles including US GAAP and Investment Company Accounting

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license

REQUIRED CANDIDATE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Good quantitative / analytical and problem solving skills

Highly organized, proficient at time management / project management

Keen desire to learn and quickly absorbs new knowledge

Excellent written / verbal communication skills

Balance a sharp focus on details with an awareness of the bigger picture

Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed / require

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Salary Range : $ 150,000.00 - $ 220,000.00