Assistant Controller

Private equity firm with 2.5B and raising new fund, top pedigree, lean back-office.

Seeking an experienced finance professional to contribute to the finance function. This is a high growth position as firm expands its fund offerings. The role offers broad exposure across fund finance, management company finance, tax, treasury and investor reporting, direct interaction with investment, IR and senior finance professionals, and the opportunity to take meaningful ownership.

Role and responsibilities

Contribute to a Best-in-Class Finance Function

• Oversee and coordinate with multiple service providers, ensuring high quality work product and timely deliverables.

• Review Administrator deliverables for accuracy:

o Fund accounting, NAV, allocations, fees and investor reporting

o Quarterly and year-end financial statements

o Capital calls and distributions

o Management company accounting and month end close

• Coordinate annual fund audits with fund administrator and respond to auditor requests.

• Independently calculate quarterly performance metrics (IRR, MOIC, DPI), fees, carry allocations and distributions.

• Review of quarterly valuations.

• Coordinate with deal team and investor relations to ensure fund and performance data is accurately reported in various investor materials and presentations.

• Review tax preparer workbooks, tax allocations and investor K-1s.

• Respond to investor requests in coordination with the investor relations team.

• Oversee expenses, payment processing and allocations across funds, management co and portfolio companies, portfolio company billing, and related party reconciliations and settlements.

• Manage treasury function, including accounts, cash management and reporting, and credit facility transactions, compliance and reporting;

Qualifications

Candidate must-haves

• Location: Greenwich, CT / Westchester, NY (currently in office 4 days per week).

• Experience: 5-8 years, including Big 4 audit or tax experience with demonstrated ability to independently own complex finance processes. (straight public audit or tax is fine, or mix)

• Accounting degree required, CPA preferred

• Skills:

o PE and partnership/fund accounting experience

o Understanding of financial controls

o Familiarity with PE tax structures (US flow-through and blockers) a plus

Candidate traits

• Values: Honest, Humble, Curious, Impactful, Team First

• Maintains high standards and strong attention to detail

• Takes initiative and ownership

• Strong project management, coordination and communication skills

• Receptive to feedback / continuous improvement

• Efficient execution and organization