Location: all cities,IL, USA
SUMMARY
The Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of the firm's Commingled Retail Investor Funds will be responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting operations for investment funds to be made available to individual investors through various retail distribution partnerships or channels. Specifically, the role will serve as the CAO for an SEC registered investment company operated as an interval fund, focused on generating attractive risk-adjusted returns and current income through a variety of infrastructure investments. This role will also be responsible for fund financial operations as a core independent manager to a second interval fund focused on a variety of private equity secondary investments and co-investments. The individual will also be responsible for certain aspects of the accounting and financial reporting for the Funds' Investment Advisor.
Responsibilities will include managing financial reporting and analysis, providing strategic guidance to senior management on financial matters, as well as certain board reporting and contributing to the ongoing compliance with SEC regulations. This role will be expected to develop strong working relationships and to demonstrate the ability to work in a cross functional team across Corporate Accounting, Fund Accounting and Analysis, Treasury, Legal, Tax, external and internal auditors and the various JV partners and fund service providers.
This position will report to GCM Grosvenor's Managing Director of Fund Accounting and Analysis, who is responsible for all fund data, reporting and accounting operations matters. The person will also work closely with the GCM Grosvenor's CFO, CAO, Treasurer, and several key members of the Finance leadership team.
As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well as a third day in coordination with your manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues. He or she will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels.
CULTURE
We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
A diverse, engaged team is critical to our ability to successfully create and deliver value to our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse professionals can thrive professionally, and we are dedicated to training, retaining, and promoting minorities, women, LGBTQ employees, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Over 55% of GCM Grosvenor employees and 43% of executive management are women and/or ethnically diverse individuals. In addition, we seek to drive a more diverse, inclusive industry through our partnership with diverse professionals organizations and by consciously working with subcontractors and vendors that are certified as minority-, women-, or persons with disabilities-owned businesses.
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