Assistant Controller (onsite 1-2 days/week) POST NUMBER: 485083

Assistant Controller
Dallas, TX – in office 1-2X/week

Our client is a well-established venture capital investment firm with approximately $5 billion in assets under management seeking an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance organization. This is a newly created position and the second accounting hire on the team, offering the opportunity to work directly with an accomplished Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in building a scalable finance function.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, and enjoys taking ownership across all aspects of fund accounting and corporate finance. This position offers significant visibility to firm leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the organization continues to grow.

The ideal candidate profile is someone who began their career in the tax practice of a public accounting firm before transitioning into an accounting role within a venture capital, private equity, or alternative investment firm
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A strong accounting background gained within an investment management or alternative asset management organization.

Compensation: $150K 20% Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in overseeing the firm's accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Manage the accounting and reporting for multiple investment funds and related entities.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Assist with fund audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Review fund expenses, allocations, and partner capital activity.
• Support tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisors and reviewing partnership tax deliverables.
• Assist with treasury, cash management, and liquidity planning.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational processes.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and initiatives supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures.
• Experience within venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investment firms is highly preferred.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.