Fund Controller

Firm / Opportunity Overview:
Stronghold Investment Management (Stronghold, SIM, or the Firm) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making. To achieve its mission, Stronghold leverages proprietary technology to structure massive amounts of data and to facilitate collaboration between investment professionals, diligence specialists, asset managers, acquisition specialists (Buyers) and technical experts. These software products create streamlined underwriting, inventory administration and data / Buyer management processes that enable the Firms investment strategies.
Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner and his team in 2016 and today has over $1 billion in capital commitments across 10+ investment vehicles.
Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries
  

About Us
Stronghold Investment Management (Stronghold, SIM, or the Firm) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.
Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles.
Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries
  

Position Overview
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 Strongholds 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.
Key Responsibilities
Fund & Corporate Accounting

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for Strongholds 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.
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

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Get Hired
• 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 12 times annually.
  

Preferred Experience

• 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. Youll 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 Strongholds finance operation.
Why join Strongholds Bangalore Team
At Stronghold, youre not just another employee; you are a part of our global family. We believe in nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and celebrating successes together. With our state-of-the-art technology and a team of industry experts, we offer a platform for growth, development, and unparalleled learning.
Benefits:

• Salary: Competitive and aligned with local standards.
• Performance Bonus: According to company policy.
• Benefits: Includes medical insurance and group term life insurance.
• Continuous learning and development.10 recognized public holidays.
• Parental Leave
  

Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.