The Fund Controller plays a key leadership role in guiding, developing, and mentoring a team of professionals to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables for one or more funds within Bridge’s investment strategies. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for both internal and external financial communications and represents the Fund Financial Services Team for their assigned funds.
Reporting to a Director of Financial Reporting, the Fund Controller must thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment. Success in this role requires strong engagement with senior leadership, a proactive and organized approach, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What you would do:
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and related schedules in accordance with GAAP, GIPS, and SEC marketing rule requirements.
Provide oversight and review of limited partner communications, including partner statements, capital calls, distribution notices, etc., ensuring their completeness and accuracy.
Interface effectively with our Client Solutions Group in preparing, reviewing, and approving due diligence requests to support capital-raising efforts.
Review and approve work paper support and documentation related to accounting books and records.
Approve fund payables for occurrence, completeness, accuracy, and classification.
Coordinate with the Technical Accounting team to research changes in GAAP and make recommendations for fund compliance with new pronouncements.
Review fund governing documents and side letters to ensure proper application of allocations, management fees, and carried interest, or other fees.
Forecast fund cashflows and budgets with the Chief Investment Officer and the Investment Management Committee.
Assist the asset management team with the quarterly valuation process of the underlying investments.
Provide audit coordination services for funds to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of audited financial statements.
Liaise with tax preparers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of tax reporting to investors.
Evaluate personnel performance, recommending training, continuing education, and corrective action.
Drive continual process improvement through the use and implementation of technology.
What you should bring:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting – master’s degree preferred.
CPA, CFA, or CMA highly preferred.
7+ years of experience in accounting – Either experience with a Big 4 firm or in the alternative investment industry considered.
Experience with Geneva and Geneva World Investor is a plus but not required.
Demonstrated leadership through team building, mentoring, and motivating professional staff.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures related to U.S. GAAP and accounting for investment companies (ASC Topic 946), fair value measurement (ASC Topic 820), and, where appropriate, principles of consolidation (ASC Topic 810).
Ability to calculate asset-based and performance fees, for example, management fees, incentive fees, and carried interest.
Experience with Accounting / Auditing of Private Equity Funds and Structures
Advanced MS Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills.
What you can be part of
Bridge Fund Financial Services is a full-service alternative investment fund administrator providing real-time coordination, value-added services, and detailed reporting to Bridge Investment Group and its investors. We proactively cultivate a culture of excellence, positivity, and opportunities for development and growth within our fund administration, fund analytics, and investor servicing teams. Our team members are energetic, innovative, collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking individuals willing to take pride and ownership of their duties, which go hand in hand with Bridge’s uncompromising values of teamwork, excellence, accountability, empowerment, and responsibility.
What we offer
We at Bridge acknowledge and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual, understanding that our people are the key to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Our dedication extends beyond our business goals to making a positive impact in our communities and upholding Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R) principles at our properties and corporate locations. We evaluate all candidates based on merit, without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, we are devoted to creating an inclusive hiring process. We actively work to eliminate barriers and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to provide fair opportunities and access throughout the recruitment, hiring, and employment experience.
Your specific needs are important to us. If you need accommodations related to a disability or any other protected status during the recruitment process, please email talentsupport@bridgeig.com.
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