Overview

Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) is an investor focused on private growth-stage software, data, and business services. SGE has invested in over 100 companies since 2006 and is currently managing $5+ Billion in assets as it invests out of its seventh fund.

SGE is seeking a Controller who is looking to become part of a private equity firm and help define the mandate for our internal accounting and associated business operations for the Philadelphia-area based team. In this role, you will gain world-class experience partnering with investing and value creation professionals that are investing in companies transforming their industries.

This role is in-person at our Bala Cynwyd headquarters (no remote or hybrid options). 

To learn more about SGE’s investment approach, team, and portfolio, visit www.sgep.com.

In this role, you will: 

• Serve as the Controller and steward of all fund and select portfolio company financial information, monitoring and reporting 
• Prepare financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc dashboards and reports to monitor and analyze the performance of the fund
• Create and administer management company expenditures, budgeting tools, and policies
• Maintain investment ledgers that track investment details, performance, and fund returns
• Interface with senior investment professionals as well as vendors and various teams including IT, accounting, tax, legal and portfolio value creation

What we’re looking for

• Three to seven years of relevant professional experience in an accounting firm or finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance, math, economics) from an undergraduate institution with a record of academic achievement.
• Driven and articulate with strong interpersonal skills. The candidate needs to be a “team player” and able to work successfully with various functions across the organization.
• Keen attention to detail with strong project management and organizational skills
• Desire to grow in a role and take on more responsibility over time.
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, particularly in the fund/private equity space.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, AI skills. 
• Non-remote
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.

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