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This is a true, hands-on controller seat reporting directly to the CFO — not layered under a VP or Director.The engagement is structured as a 6–12 month consulting period, with a clear path to a permanent, senior seat inside the finance organization as the firm continues to scale.What you'll own:Fund accounting & reporting — quarterly/annual fund closes, financial statements, capital call & distribution processing, partner/LP allocationsManagement fee and carried interest / waterfall calculations per governing fund documentsOversight of third-party fund administrator deliverables and outsourced accounting relationshipsFund audit coordination — timelines, documentation, auditor responses across multiple vehiclesManagement company month-end close, internal controls, and expense allocationsCash forecasting, capital call/distribution notice prep, and treasury supportDirect partnership with the CFO on process improvement and finance infrastructure projectsWhat we're looking for:8+ years of progressive fund accounting / controllership experience in private equity, private credit, real assets, or other alternative investmentsBackground as a Fund Controller / Senior Fund Accountant at a fund administrator, sponsor, or asset manager, OR a Senior Manager in a Big 4 Investment Management practiceStrong grasp of PE fund structures, capital call/distribution mechanics, waterfall/carry calculations, and LP reportingSolid GAAP foundation for investment entities; CPA preferredComfortable operating hands-on in a lean, fast-moving environment with direct executive exposureAble to work on-site in San DiegoWhy this one's worth a conversation:Direct CFO access and mentorship from day oneA \"get to know each other first\" structure rather than a cold full-time leapReal path to a permanent, senior seat as the firm builds out its finance functionLean, ambitious team with strong backing and real momentum","company":"Frederick Fox","rawCompany":"frederick fox","city":"Chula Vista","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T06:55:22.017Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"},{"code":"13-2099.00","title":"Financial Specialists, All Other","slug":"financial-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"523940","title":"Portfolio Management and Investment Advice","slug":"portfolio-management-and-investment-advice"},{"code":"523999","title":"Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities","slug":"miscellaneous-financial-investment-activities"},{"code":"523991","title":"Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities","slug":"trust-fiduciary-and-custody-activities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Private Equity Senior Controller Position 📍 San Diego, CA | On-Site | Confidential Consultant-to-Hire (6–12 Months) → Reports Directly to the CFOCompensation is wide open and can go quite high depending on experience - Annualized salaries in the 200-300k range will be considered. 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