Assistant Corporate Controller

Overview

• Contribute to the financial operations of a leading private equity firm, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with industry standards.
• Support management company accounting and reporting under the guidance of senior leadership, including the CFO and Senior Controller.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance initiatives.
• Oversee staff accountant responsibilities, including accounts payable, receivable, and cash reconciliations.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and cash management processes to ensure financial stability and growth.
• Coordinate with fund administrators and auditors to maintain compliance and streamline operations.
• Engage in special projects and firm-wide support to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing and enhancing accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement strategic finance initiatives and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc accounting and reporting for management company and upper-tier entities.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliation processes managed by staff accountants.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash management to ensure liquidity and financial planning.
• Coordinate with fund administrators and auditors to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Support compliance with Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and related agreements.
• Enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows, including AI-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with investment, compliance, investor relations, and operations teams for cross-functional support.
• Participate in strategic finance initiatives, system implementations, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Contribute to special projects and miscellaneous firm-wide support to drive operational improvements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance; 8 years preferred.
• Proven expertise in management company accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash management processes.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, process improvement, and system implementations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with fund administrators and auditors is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of AI-driven accounting initiatives and strategic finance projects is a plus.