Fund Controller presso Stronghold Investment Management

We are seeking a seasoned Fund Controller to lead our fund accounting operations at our Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bangalore. This high-impact leadership role combines ownership of global financial processes with oversight of multiple funds, executed in close coordination with internal teams and external partners. This role plays a critical part in supporting Stronghold’s global fund, management and service companies, and corporate accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge and experience operating within a GCC model for financial services, while building scalable, compliant, and efficient accounting processes and procedures. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring regular engagement with the U.S.- based CFO, finance leadership, and the Stronghold India Executive Team. The Fund Controller will manage a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals.

Fund & Corporate Accounting

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for Stronghold’s investment funds, management and service companies.
• Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities for the funds, including all related investment vehicles and structures.
• Manage fund-level capital activity within a General Partner / Limited Partner structure, including capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and waterfall allocations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, capital accounts, distribution schedules, and investor-level reporting packages.
• Coordinate and manage annual audits and support audit and tax requests.
• Maintain compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”) including monthly and quarterly reconciliations and oversight of internal controls.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Support the CFO and finance leadership in delivering financial reporting, analytical insights, and forward-looking organizational planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least one of the following, either an active Chartered Accountant (“CA”) or Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) license, is required.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles, with significant leadership exposure. A mix of public and private experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in private equity, asset management, or hedge fund environments, preferably with exposure to Big Four accounting firms supporting financial services or investment organizations.
• Experience with US GAAP, fund-level accounting, and consolidation.
• History of maintaining internal controls, managing reporting rigor, and scaling finance operations in dynamic environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and functions.
• Must be based in Bangalore and able to work on-site 5 days/week.
• Willing to adjust work hours as needed to support global operations, including routine engagement during US time zone hours.
• Willing to travel to the US 1–2 times annually.

• Familiarity with accounting and reporting platforms such as Sage Intacct, Total Return, Blackline, or similar cloud-based ERP systems.
• Experience managing investor reporting, capital account reconciliations, and fund-level audits in private equity or alternative asset structures.
• Exposure to intercompany eliminations, multi-entity structures, and regulatory coordination.
• Exposure to finance process automation, system integrations, or deployment of workflow tools to improve reporting and controls.
• Experience supporting or leading new ERP system implementations or migrations.

What We Offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead a critical finance function within a fast-growing, technology forward investment firm. You’ll gain diverse exposure across multiple asset classes and investment structures, direct collaboration with senior finance leadership in the US and India, and the opportunity to design and scale processes that will shape Stronghold’s finance operation.