About the job
CONTROLLER
Location: New York City (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
About the Firm
At Contradict Capital, we are a dynamic investment platform dedicated to acquiring and scaling lower-middle-market businesses through strategic control investments. Our long-term approach fosters close partnerships with management teams, focusing on operational enhancements and sustainable value creation. Currently, we are managing our inaugural institutional fund with approximately $300 million committed capital, targeting control-oriented private equity investments across selected sectors.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead our accounting, financial reporting, and internal control initiatives across the firm and its investment vehicles. This pivotal role demands collaboration with senior leadership, auditors, tax advisors, and external administrators. As we expand, the Controller will be instrumental in building a scalable financial infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee firm and fund accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes.
- Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Oversee cash controls, banking relationships, and cash forecasting; review daily cash and investment activity as applicable.
- Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and capital account activity; maintain supporting documentation and audit trails.
- Review management fee calculations, expense allocations, and related billing/LP reporting support.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting disclosures.
- Collaborate with external fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Support partnership audit and tax processes with schedules and analysis for external auditors and tax preparers.
- Enhance and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper documentation and process discipline.
- Assist with transaction-related accounting considerations, including the onboarding of new investments and integration planning.
- Partner cross-functionally with legal, tax, operations, and investment teams on new investments and restructurings.

