VP, Fund Controlling

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2 Locations
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150K-175K Annually
Expert/Leader
Financial Services
Solving the complexities associated with building and managing private investment portfolios
The Role
Lead fund administration and finance for Gridline's private market products, overseeing NAV production, tax, audit, complex capital lifecycle events, multi-jurisdictional reporting, and compliance with LPAs. Build and manage the Fund Controlling team and external service providers, partner with Product and Engineering to automate fund accounting workflows, and serve as the final authority on fund financial integrity and operational risk.
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About Us

Gridline is here to redefine how private markets operate, making them faster, smarter, and more accessible. We are setting a new standard by building the Turnkey Alternatives Management Platform (TAMP) to help wealth managers run private market programs at scale. As a ledger-native system of record, Gridline provides a single source of truth that tracks the entire investment lifecycle down to the transaction layer, enabling RIAs, family offices, and private banks to manage their private markets business in one place.
Our team brings deep experience across both enterprise technology and alternative investments to build the infrastructure layer the industry has always lacked. Backed by an $18.5M Series A led by FINTOP, we are creating the systems and structuring the data required to define the next generation of private market investing. Are you up to the challenge?


The Opportunity

Gridline is seeking a VP, Fund Controlling to serve as the departmental head and strategic architect of our fund administration. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be the ultimate authority on the financial integrity, compliance, and operational scale of our entire investment vehicle suite. This is a leadership mandate designed for a seasoned expert who can balance high-level strategic planning with the technical rigor required to oversee complex private market structures.

In this role, you will not only manage the day-to-day fund lifecycle - including complex subsequent closes and multi-jurisdictional reporting - but you will also be responsible for building the team and infrastructure that powers our growth. You will lead internal associates and external service providers, driving a tech-first mentality to automate and institutionalize our fund accounting functions. This is an amazing opportunity to join Gridline at this inflection point and put your stamp on something that is revolutionizing the alts space.

In this role you will...

  • Lead Fund Finance Strategy: Own the end-to-end financial oversight for all Gridline products, ensuring institutional-grade accuracy across NAV production, tax, and audit work-streams.
  • Master Complex Fund Mechanics: Act as the final sign-off for complex capital lifecycle events, including management fee structures, waterfall distributions, and sophisticated subsequent close interest equalizations.
  • Direct Audit & Tax Strategy: Drive the annual audit and tax cycles, managing high-level relationships with external partners to ensure seamless delivery of K-1s and audited financial statements across all vehicles.
  • Build & Manage Teams: Oversee and mentor the Fund Controlling team to ensure 24/7 operational coverage and efficiency.
  • Drive Operational Alpha: Partner with Product and Engineering to design and implement proprietary tools that automate fund administration, reducing manual touchpoints and mitigating operational risk.
  • LPA & Compliance Oversight: Ensure all fund activities strictly adhere to Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and regulatory requirements, acting as the primary liaison for legal and compliance matters.

You have...

  • Experience: At least 10 years of deep experience in fund administration/accounting within the alternative investments and/or private markets space (private equity expertise is specifically required).
  • Technical Mastery: An expert-level and proven track record of managing the entire fund accounting lifecycle across NAV, audit, and tax.
  • Leadership: Significant experience managing professional staff, including preference for candidates who have managed offshore teams or global service providers.
  • Education: A CPA and ideally a master's degree in a related field.
  • Location: Based in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) or the New York Metro Area (100% Remote).

We offer...

  • Impact: The opportunity to join a Series A fintech at a high-growth inflection point.
  • Mission-Driven Work: The ability to revolutionize the private markets space and build the industry’s infrastructure layer.
  • Elite Collaboration: A tight-knit team of experienced operators and builders who are passionate about scaling startups.
  • Ownership: A high-autonomy environment where you are encouraged to take ownership and solve complex problems.
  • Full Suite of Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, and flexible PTO, plus robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Gridline is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years fund administration/accounting experience in alternative investments/private markets with private equity expertise
  • Proven track record managing full fund accounting lifecycle (NAV production, audit, tax)
  • Experience managing professional staff and overseeing external/global service providers (offshore teams preferred)
  • CPA certification
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Experience with complex capital lifecycle events (subsequent closes, interest equalizations), management fee structures, and waterfall distributions
  • Experience directing audit and tax cycles and delivering K-1s and audited financial statements across multiple vehicles
  • Ability to ensure compliance with Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and regulatory requirements
  • Location: based in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) or New York Metro Area (100% Remote)

Gridline Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Salary ranges are published on select current postings, offering upfront clarity about base pay targets. Employer-published bands for key roles give candidates a concrete view of compensation expectations.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is included alongside base pay in multiple role listings, signaling accessible ownership participation for employees. Highlighting equity across roles points to a standard part of total rewards rather than a niche perk.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust across medical, dental, and vision in current postings, indicating strong core healthcare support. Consistent mention of this coverage suggests it is a baseline element of the package.

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The Company
Atlanta, GA
80 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Private markets are no longer just about access. They’re about running a scalable alternatives program. RIAs launching custom vehicles. Advisors answering client questions with real-time data. Firms onboarding investors digitally instead of chasing paperwork. Investment teams reviewing opportunities faster with AI-assisted diligence. That’s the shift happening across wealth management. Gridline exists to support it, helping RIAs own the private markets experience with a central system of record built for alternatives. The result: clearer data, simpler operations, and a private markets program that actually scales.

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