Controller, VP Fund Accounting — Greater Los Angeles, CA | Pacific Executive Search

Controller, VP Fund Accounting

(Job ID: 1942)

Greater Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid

Direct Hire

Fin Serv - Venture Ca

$180,000 – $225,000 base

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Overview

Join a dynamic and collaborative finance team as a Vice President of Fund Accounting, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing complex fund structures and driving operational excellence. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth and professional development, allowing you to enhance your expertise in fund accounting and operational management. You will thrive in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and flexibility, working closely with diverse teams across multiple locations to deliver impactful financial insights.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple funds, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP standards.
Manage quarterly and annual reporting processes, coordinating with external administrators and auditors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
Support fund liquidity management, including cash management, investor capital calls, and distributions.
Coordinate tax-related workflows with internal and external tax teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Assist in the preparation of marketing materials and respond to investor inquiries for upcoming fund launches.
Ensure compliance with credit facility agreements and regulatory reporting requirements.
Drive process improvements and onboarding of new funds to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration with offshore resources.

Qualifications

Must-Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
8+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting, with a strong preference for public accounting (Big 4) or corporate finance experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems such as Geneva or Investran.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with tax compliance and reporting processes.
Knowledge of credit facility management and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and time zones.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to embrace challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Because companies hire for close execution when the real need is issue ownership and team leadership. Many candidates can manage a checklist. Far fewer can stabilize the function under pressure, improve weak processes, coach staff, and hold the line during audit, turnover, or reporting stress.
What are strong Accounting Manager candidates evaluating during the interview process?
They are usually trying to understand whether they are walking into a stable environment, a cleanup situation, or an under-resourced function. Strong candidates do not just evaluate title and compensation. They assess whether success is realistically achievable and whether leadership understands what the accounting team actually needs.
Why are finance and accounting roles in private equity-backed companies different?
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Is the CPA really required for roles like this?
Sometimes yes, and often functionally yes even when the posting says "preferred." At leadership levels especially, the CPA frequently acts as a credibility signal for hiring managers, auditors, lenders, investors, or boards. There are exceptions, but in many accounting searches it remains one of the clearest markers of technical foundation.
How do strong candidates typically evaluate opportunities like this?
Strong candidates rarely evaluate a role based on title alone. They look at what the position actually owns, how the function is viewed internally, whether the environment is stable or in transition, and what success will realistically look like in the first 6 to 12 months. Many first discover a role through a posting, but the strongest career decisions usually come from understanding the context behind the opportunity, not just the job description. In accounting and finance hiring, that level of context is often what separates a lateral move from a meaningful one. Learn more about how strategic accounting and finance searches differ from transactional recruiting.

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