Assistant Controller

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Summary

A leading global investment management firm has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller to support its Management Company accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a lean team, work closely with senior leadership, and take ownership of financial reporting, expense management, budgeting, and internal controls within a sophisticated investment platform.

Company Information:

A leading global investment management firm and family office with a diversified investment platform and an estimated $10–15 billion in assets under management.

Job Description:
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Oversee accounting for operating expenses, employee reimbursements, corporate debit cards, and vendor payments.
  • Review expense allocations across the management company, investment funds, and affiliated entities.
  • Monitor prepaid expenses, accruals, amortization schedules, and intercompany charges.
  • Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in partnership with department heads.
  • Develop financial analyses and management reporting packages.
  • Review payroll accounting entries and reconciliations, ensuring proper accounting treatment of employee compensation, bonuses, and benefits.
  • Maintain lease accounting schedules in accordance with ASC 842 and oversee fixed asset accounting.
  • Support tax provision and tax return preparation processes while coordinating with external tax advisors and auditors.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, identify process improvements, and support accounting system implementations and automation initiatives.
  • Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
Requirements / Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a fund management company (ManCo) environment.
  • Strong preference for candidates with direct management company accounting and expense allocation experience.
  • Candidates with a public accounting background will also be considered, particularly those with experience servicing financial services clients.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and understanding of ASC 842 lease accounting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and XLOOKUP.
  • Experience with accounting systems such as SAP or QuickBooks; Arcesium experience is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • CPA is not required.

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