Assistant Controller

Overview

• Serve as Assistant Controller in a dynamic private equity firm, overseeing fund accounting, treasury, investor reporting, and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate financial operations and compliance.
• Contribute to process improvements and scalability of finance operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Support audit, tax, and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and standards.
• Engage in strategic financial initiatives and special projects to drive organizational growth.
• Provide leadership in managing fund administrator relationships and overseeing financial reporting processes.
• Utilize advanced technical accounting skills to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to the firm's success by leveraging expertise in private equity fund accounting and management company finance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee fund accounting processes, including journal entries, general ledger reporting, and quarter-end close procedures.
• Collaborate with fund administrators to validate financial records, capital account activities, and NAV calculations.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash monitoring, interbank transfers, and investment of excess cash.
• Support investment team operations, including deal funding coordination and investment disbursement oversight.
• Prepare and review quarterly investor reports, fund financial statements, and performance metrics.
• Assist in audit processes, tax reporting, and compliance tasks, ensuring timely delivery of required documentation.
• Develop and maintain interactive track records of fund-level performance metrics and financial analysis.
• Enhance internal controls, documentation standards, and accounting procedures to support scalability.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to private equity fund accounting or management company finance.
• Proficiency in institutional general ledger systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP as applied to investment companies and partnership accounting.
• Experience with credit facility administration and compliance monitoring is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline workflows and adopt best practices in finance operations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.