Assistant Fund Controller

Job Description

Position Summary

A leading alternative investment firm is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join its growing fund finance team. This position offers the opportunity to work across private investment funds while partnering with investment professionals, investor relations, legal, tax, and finance leadership.

The Assistant Fund Controller will support the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, treasury activities, investor reporting, and operational oversight of multiple investment funds. The ideal candidate brings a strong private equity fund accounting background, excellent technical accounting skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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• Review quarterly fund NAV packages, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
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• Review partner capital statements and coordinate with third-party fund administrators.
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• Assist with annual audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit requests.
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• Support quarterly tax reporting activities alongside internal and external tax professionals.
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• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reporting and management analysis.
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• Support investor reporting, due diligence requests, and fundraising initiatives.
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• Assist with fund liquidity management, including capital calls, distributions, borrowing activity, and cash forecasting.
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• Prepare management fee and carried interest calculations for review.
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• Review treasury transactions and wire activity.
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• Partner with internal teams to improve accounting processes, automation, and operational efficiencies.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
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• CPA preferred.
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• 6–7+ years of private equity fund accounting experience.
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• Public accounting background (Big 4 or similar), private fund accounting, fund administration, or a combination strongly preferred.
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• Strong understanding of fund financial reporting, capital activity, and investment fund operations.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a collaborative environment.
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Apply Today

If you have private equity fund accounting experience and are interested in joining a highly respected investment management firm, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today!