Fund Investment Manager

Role Overview: Stronghold Investment Management (SIM) is looking for a seasoned Fund Controller to lead the fund accounting operations at the Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bangalore. As the Fund Controller, you will have a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing global financial processes and multiple funds. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to support Stronghold's global fund, management and service companies, and corporate accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge and experience operating within a GCC model for financial services, while establishing scalable, compliant, and efficient accounting processes and procedures. You will report to the CFO, finance leadership, and the Stronghold India Executive Team, managing a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals. Key Responsibilities: - Lead accounting and financial reporting for Stronghold's investment funds, management, and service companies. • Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and waterfall al locations. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, capital accounts, distribution schedules, and investor-level reporting packages. • Coordinate and manage annual audits, support audit and tax requests, and maintain compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). • Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to mitigate operational and financial risks. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations. • Manage and mentor the India-based accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in performance and accountability. • Coordinate with vendors, auditors, and service providers to execute end-to-end financial workflows. • Champion consistent reporting standards, financial discipline, and professional development across the team. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. • Active Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. • 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles with leadership exposure. • Experience in private equity, asset management, or hedge fund environments, preferably with exposure to Big Four accounting firms. • Familiarity with US GAAP, fund-level accounting, and consolidation. • History of maintaining internal controls, managing reporting rigor, and scaling finance operations in dynamic environments. • Must be based in Bangalore and able to work on-site 5 days/week. • Willingness to adjust work hours as needed to support global operations and travel to the US 1-2 times annually. Additional Details: Omit this section as there are no additional company details provided in the job description. Role Overview: Stronghold Investment Management (SIM) is looking for a seasoned Fund Controller to lead the fund accounting operations at the Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bangalore. As the Fund Controller, you will have a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing global financial processes and multiple funds. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to support Stronghold's global fund, management and service companies, and corporate accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge and experience operating within a GCC model for financial services, while establishing scalable, compliant, and efficient accounting processes and procedures. You will report to the CFO, finance leadership, and the Stronghold India Executive Team, managing a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals. Key Responsibilities: - Lead accounting and financial reporting for Stronghold's investment funds, management, and service companies. • Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and waterfall al locations. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, capital accounts, distribution schedules, and investor-level reporting packages. • Coordinate and manage annual audits, support audit and tax requests, and maintain compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). • Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to mitigate operational and financial risks. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations. • Manage and mentor the India-based accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in performance and accountability. • Coordinate with vendors, auditors, and service providers to execute end-to-end financial workflows. • Champion consistent reporting standards, financial discipline, and professional development across the team. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. • Active