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This leader will own core controllership activities across corporate accounting, consolidation, close governance, reporting, and internal controls, while helping build a scalable, disciplined, and data-driven finance function. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong operating discipline, and the ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear, decision-useful reporting for finance and business leadership.\nFuture Standard is at an inflection point, integrating two legacy organizations, rebuilding its institutional presence, and preparing the foundation for long-term growth. Working under the direction of the CFO, the Corporate Controller will help standardize accounting policies, consolidate multiple general ledgers into a single platform, modernize close and reporting processes, and strengthen the control environment. This leader will also support the development of a high-performing global operating model, including a potential Center of Excellence in India, and will oversee or support complex accounting matters such as partnership accounting, capital structure activity, intercompany transactions, and executive/equity-based compensation frameworks.\nThe successful candidate will bring executive presence, sound judgment, and a hands-on leadership style. This role requires a leader who can build credibility quickly, improve execution without over-engineering processes, develop talent, and partner effectively across finance, operations, auditors, and senior management. Personal and professional integrity, accountability, and a strong bias toward practical improvement are essential.\nTHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:\nCorporate Accounting, Close & Consolidation - Own the monthly and quarterly close calendar, consolidation process, account reconciliation discipline, and variance analysis framework. Ensure timely, accurate financial results and clear escalation of accounting or reporting issues.\nFinancial Reporting & Stakeholder Support - Lead preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables and support management reporting, external auditor requests, Audit Committee materials, and senior leadership analyses. Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, transparent, and useful for decision-making.\nAccounting Policy & Technical Governance - Establish and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting positions, documentation standards, and review processes for significant or complex matters, including partnership accounting, equity-based compensation, carried interest, and capital structure activity.\nControls, SOX Readiness & Audit Support - Strengthen the internal control environment through improved control design, documentation, evidence standards, issue remediation, and audit readiness. Support SOX readiness or compliance requirements as applicable.\nSystems, Process & Operating Model Transformation - Support the consolidation of multiple general ledgers into a single platform and help drive ERP/system modernization. Standardize processes, reduce manual workarounds, clarify roles and responsibilities, and build a scalable global accounting operating model, including offshore capability in India.\nTeam Leadership & Talent Development - Coach, and develop accounting team members across corporate accounting, consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, and shared services activities. Raise performance expectations while creating.\nQUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:\nTechnical & Professional Expertise\nCPA designation required; undergraduate degree in accounting/finance, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred.\nSignificant technical accounting depth, preferably gained through public accounting experience, complemented by leadership in complex corporate environments.\nStrong experience with complex accounting areas such as partnership accounting, equity-based compensation, carried interest, intercompany arrangements, and capital structures.\nDemonstrated experience managing consolidations, close governance, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and U.S. GAAP reporting; SEC reporting and SOX experience preferred.\nProven track record improving close and reporting processes and supporting ERP, general ledger, or finance systems transformations.\nLeadership & Transformation\nA seasoned accounting leader with at least 10 years of experience leading corporate accounting, close, consolidation, reporting, and control activities within fast-paced, complex, or scaling organizations.\nDemonstrated ability to lead integration efforts across systems, processes, reporting routines, and team operating models.\nExperience designing practical organizational models that improve quality, efficiency, accountability, and cost effectiveness, including through shared services or offshore support.\nAble to raise the bar for execution, address capability gaps, and instill a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.\nStrategic Orientation\nRecognized as a strong partner and advisor to the CFO and Deputy CFO & CAO; execution-oriented, thoughtful, and capable of influencing through credibility and substance.\nPragmatic and forward-looking, with the ability to balance immediate execution, compliance, and control priorities with longer-term transformation.\nComfortable operating in an evolving environment, building infrastructure and processes where standards, ownership, or documentation may need to be clarified.\nBrings presence and credibility to interact effectively with the Deputy CFO & CAO, CFO, Audit Committee, auditors, FP&A, operations, and other senior business leaders.\nPersonal Attributes\nConfident yet humble, with the interpersonal skills to build trust across functions and geographies.\nDecisive, pragmatic, and resilient in a complex, fast-changing environment.\nA “roll-up-your-sleeves” leader with a collaborative approach and a service-oriented mindset.\nCommitted to developing and mentoring talent while raising performance expectations across the function.\nFuture Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.\nTotal AUM estimated as of June 30, 2026.\nFuture Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. \nFuture Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. 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