Assistant Controller

Overview Serve as a key member of the Fund Finance Private Capital team, focusing on private equity and hedge fund accounting and administration. Collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors, senior management, and clients to manage accounting and reporting processes. Oversee fund launches, ensuring compliance with legal and operational requirements, and provide feedback to relevant teams. Review and approve NAV calculations, partners’ capital account statements, and investor notices prepared by the team. Drive process automation and efficiency by collaborating with Technology and Product teams. Ensure adherence to partnership operating agreements and oversee preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. Participate in management-level meetings and facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering professional development and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities & Duties Lead and manage accounting and administration for private equity and hedge fund feeder funds. Collaborate with implementation teams on new business and fund launches, ensuring seamless integration. Review and provide feedback on fund documents and operational questionnaires prior to fund launch. Approve quarterly NAV calculations, capital account statements, and investor allocation files prepared by the team. Monitor fund compliance with partnership operating agreements and oversee financial statement preparation. Collaborate with Technology and Product teams to enhance automation and efficiency in processes. Prepare and oversee periodic and ad hoc reporting in collaboration with compliance and legal teams. Participate in management-level meetings to align strategies and ensure operational success. Job Requirements Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a relevant field is required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in fund accounting or finance, with 15 years preferred. Proven expertise in private equity and hedge fund accounting and administration. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and partnership operating agreements. Experience in process automation and efficiency improvements is highly desirable. Excellent leadership and team management skills to guide and develop team members. Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to handle complex accounting and reporting tasks with attention to detail and accuracy. #J-18808-Ljbffr