Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support accounting and financial operations for a sophisticated investment environment based in Dallas, Texas. This position is well suited for someone who has worked within a family office, private investment firm, or similarly structured organization with numerous entities and varied holdings. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple priorities moving in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end accounting activities across a large portfolio of entities, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Complete bank account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies with precision.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that support management review and business decision-making.
• Administer investment-related accounting tasks, including capital activity, investor distributions, and reconciliation of tax reporting details such as K-1 information.
• Maintain equity schedules and monitor cash movements between entities to preserve accurate records and reporting visibility.
• Support tax compliance efforts by organizing documentation and preparing detailed workpapers for outside advisors.
• Produce reporting tied to debt arrangements, covenant compliance, and funding activity for leadership oversight.
• Partner with ownership and senior leaders on ad hoc analyses, process improvement efforts, and other high-priority finance projects.• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with progression into senior accountant, assistant controller, or controller-level responsibilities.
• Background in a family office, privately held investment company, private equity setting, or comparable multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting for complex organizational structures, ideally involving 50 or more entities.
• Strong knowledge of private equity accounting, including capital calls, distributions, and related investment activity.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including the ability to build reports and work effectively with Pivot Tables and lookup functions.
• Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger management, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Ability to work independently, manage several concurrent priorities, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.