Assistant Controller

Job Description

Our client is a global investment firm. They seek an Assistant Controller to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

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• Lead and train junior accountants while overseeing third-party service providers.
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• Coordinate with fund administrators on NAV calculations and financial reporting.
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• Analyze AUM, fund performance, allocations, capital calls, distributions, and P&L across various investment structures.
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• Review management and incentive fee calculations, including preferred returns and hurdle rates.
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• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements, coordinate annual audits, and assist with tax-related matters.
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• Collaborate with valuation teams on private equity, real estate, and illiquid investments while preparing valuation committee materials.
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• Develop accounting policies and procedures and support technology implementations, testing, and system enhancements.
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• Process investor subscriptions, redemptions, contributions, and distributions while reviewing fund documentation and ensuring proper application of fund terms.
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• Prepare quarterly investor reporting, respond to investor inquiries, and coordinate with domestic and international service providers on complex investment structures.
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• Support regulatory reporting, including Form PF and AIFMD, and assist with other compliance processes.
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Requirements

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• 7-12 years of fund accounting experience
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• Management experience is a plus
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• Experience with private equity, real estate funds, hedge funds, or distressed debt/real estate.
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• Broad tax experience, including corporate and partnership tax
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• Combo experience
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• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
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• CPA is a plus
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JobID: 48599