Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

About the Firm

Firm Mission

“Achieving Client Success through Research and Technology”

Los Angeles Capital, the “Firm”, is a global equity manager of assets for leading institutions around the world. The Firm is recognized as a pioneer in dynamic equity management, utilizing proprietary technology to engineer equity portfolios that adapt to today’s equity market. The Firm’s senior investment professionals have worked together for three decades developing models for measuring and forecasting return and risk of global equity securities. The Firm manages approximately $34.2 billion as of June 30, 2025, across a wide variety of public equity strategies designed to meet institutional client return and risk objectives. The Firm has been ranked for seven years in a row by Pensions and Investments as one of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management.” The Firm’s working environment places a strong focus on teamwork and values work-life balance. The Firm offers a competitive compensation package that includes health care plans, 401(k), and top-tier benefits. The Firm is 100% employee-owned through a holding company structure and seeks to retain and motivate employees’ long term. Los Angeles Capital firmly believes the quality and commitment of the individuals are vital to the success of the Firm, ensuring that client expectations are exceeded.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, assist with the financial management of the firm, prepare consolidated financial statements and reports, and manage preparations of all related account analyses. The Controller will continually evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, manage accounting staff, and ensure the accuracy of the Firm’s accounting transactions and financial reporting.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Direct the firm’s accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger and periodic closings
• Supervise accounting personnel, including AP and payroll, coordinate training programs
• Complete quarterly client billings and manage billing process across Finance and Operations departments
• Prepare annual financial reports and quarterly internal financials
• Prepare/review monthly journal entries, year-end accruals, and closing entries
• Document and update accounting processes and procedures
• Prepare audit and tax requests annually
• Prepare quarterly Board of Directors materials
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, works with the CFO to create financial forecasts and annual budgets
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP, performs and documents accounting research
• Provides financial analysis related to capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Prepare internal ad-hoc reporting as needed

Skills and Knowledge Required

• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or Business required
• A minimum of 4-6 years of prior work experience
• Strong financial background, including preparation of financial statements required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills needed with ability to perform required analysis quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Strong experience using Excel and system tools to develop analytical models and reports
• Experience with international accounting and foreign currency
• Prior experience with public accounting firm or asset management firm
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• CPA
• Prior experience with calculating investment management fees
• Experience with the following systems: NetSuite, Spreadsheet Server, Concur Expense, and Corporate banking platforms

This is a hybrid position requiring weekly attendance for applicants in the Los Angeles, CA area.

Out of state applicants will be considered in a fully remote capacity.

The posted salary range applies to CA applicants only.

No recruiters, please.

Los Angeles Capital is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under rule 206(4)-5. Therefore, you will be required to disclose your prior political contributions. 

Los Angeles Capital is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status or disability. 

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