Assistant Controller

Job Description

Our client is a global investment firm. They seek an Assistant Controller to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train junior accountants while overseeing third-party service providers.
• Coordinate with fund administrators on NAV calculations and financial reporting.
• Analyze AUM, fund performance, allocations, capital calls, distributions, and P&L across various investment structures.
• Review management and incentive fee calculations, including preferred returns and hurdle rates.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements, coordinate annual audits, and assist with tax-related matters.
• Collaborate with valuation teams on private equity, real estate, and illiquid investments while preparing valuation committee materials.
• Develop accounting policies and procedures and support technology implementations, testing, and system enhancements.
• Process investor subscriptions, redemptions, contributions, and distributions while reviewing fund documentation and ensuring proper application of fund terms.
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting, respond to investor inquiries, and coordinate with domestic and international service providers on complex investment structures.
• Support regulatory reporting, including Form PF and AIFMD, and assist with other compliance processes.

Requirements

• 7-12 years of fund accounting experience
• Management experience is a plus
• Experience with private equity, real estate funds, hedge funds, or distressed debt/real estate.
• Broad tax experience, including corporate and partnership tax
• Combo experience
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
• CPA is a plus

JobID: 48599