Associate, Fund Controller
About The Position
Founded in 2001, Partners Capital is a Global Investment Office acting for distinguished endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families across the globe. With $75B+ in assets under management, the firm constructs customized investment portfolios for its clients tapping into its deep network of partnerships with what we consider exceptional asset managers across all major asset classes. Clients include Syracuse University, Sesame Workshop, INSEAD Business School, New York’s Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Symphony, Eton College, Colorado College, several Oxford and Cambridge University Colleges, several family offices around the world, and senior executives from leading global investment firms. The firm employs more than 400 people across its eight offices located in Boston, New York, London, San Francisco, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dallas. Partners Capital is diverse and inclusive, in people and in thought. Our meritocracy is enabled by fostering a truly inclusive and collaborative culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with strong academic credentials
- 1-3 years' experience from an alternative investment firm, public accounting firm, and/or fund administrator
- Experience with private equity accounting and operations, including closed-end fund structures
- Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, LP/GP fund structures, management fee and carried interest waterfalls, capital call and distribution mechanics, and investment transactions
- Solid working knowledge of private equity fund lifecycles, commitment and drawdown mechanics, NAV and valuation cycles, and ILPA reporting standards
- Experience leveraging technology to improve finance operations, including hands-on use of AI/automation tools and participation in evaluation of technology vendors
- Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to apply GAAP accounting rules accurately and communicate findings clearly
- Experience working with administrators, banks, and other third parties
- High degree of ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Advanced analytical capability; strong Excel skills required
Nice To Haves
- Progress towards a CPA, CFA, CAIA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred
- experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI preferred
Responsibilities
- Work within the Private Equity pod of the Fund Finance team, contributing to technical quality and process rigor.
- Support core functions within our private equity vehicles, including NAV oversight, capital call and distribution processing, partnership accounting and waterfall review, LP reporting, and oversight of underlying GP activity.
- Coordinate day-to-day interactions with third-party fund administrators and custodians, supporting service quality and helping manage these relationships.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across systems, controls, and processes, helping identify and close operational risk across the function. Examples of such projects could include participating in new technology initiatives such as system onboarding and automating key processes with AI.
- Work effectively with PMs and other global investment and operations teams.
- Support Fund Services leadership on strategic projects.
Benefits
- professional development and career progression opportunities
- competitive compensation
- exceptional benefits
- flexible “results-focused” working model
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- short and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- commuter benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- global philanthropy via a charity program and volunteer day
- wellness and social events
- support the pursuit of professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
