GCM Grosvenor
Fund Controller: Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure
About this role
GCM Grosvenor seeks a Fund Controller to manage accounting and financial reporting for private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investment funds. The role involves overseeing NAV calculations, investor reporting, cash management, and collaboration across internal teams in a hybrid Chicago-based position.
What you'll do
- Perform day-to-day accounting for private equity funds and investment vehicles
- Review and manage quarterly/annual NAV packages and investor financial statements
- Calculate management fees, carried interest, and capital call/distribution requirements
- Oversee outsourced accounting providers and ensure quality deliverables
- Prepare audit support documentation and regulatory compliance reporting
- Support cross-functional collaboration with tax, legal, treasury, and investment teams
What they're looking for
- Partnership accounting
- Private equity fund accounting experience preferred
- Financial reporting and auditing
- CPA certification preferred
- Multi-task management with attention to detail
- Written and verbal communication
- Investran system knowledge preferred
- Team collaboration and independent problem-solving
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness and care programs
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GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor is an investment firm that manages infrastructure, private equity, and real estate funds, handling portfolio evaluation, financial modeling, and transaction execution. The company is hiring for investment professionals and fund controllers to support deal sourcing, due diligence, investor reporting, and ongoing fund management.
View all jobs at GCM GrosvenorLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with fund accounting for alternative investments—specifically private equity, hedge funds, or similar vehicles. What accounting systems and processes have you managed?
- How have you handled NAV calculations and management fee or carried interest waterfall calculations in a partnership structure? Can you describe a complex scenario you encountered?