Controller/Assistant Controller

Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking experienced professionals to join their finance and accounting teams across multiple fund structures, including private equity, private credit, specialty finance, and alternative investments. These roles are critical in supporting investment operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions within dynamic, fast-paced alternative investment environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting processes, including NAV calculations, close packages, investor statements, waterfalls, allocations, and fund returns.
• Provide oversight and compliance for fund credit facilities, ensuring accuracy in agreement interpretation and portfolio management.
• Conduct data analysis on large asset portfolios, perform reconciliations, and calculate portfolio compliance metrics (e.g., portfolio quality and concentration ratios).
• Supervise and coordinate with third-party service providers such as fund administrators, auditors, tax professionals, and valuation teams.
• Assist with fund launches, building operational infrastructure, and implementing new accounting systems and processes.
• Review and analyze management and incentive fee calculations, partnership IRRs, and fund-level performance metrics.
• Prepare cash forecasts, manage liquidity needs, and oversee capital call and distribution processes.
• Respond to investor inquiries related to fund performance, allocations, taxes, and regulatory matters.
• Support audit and tax professionals in year-end audits and tax reporting, including K-1s and 1099s.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across investor relations, legal, compliance, and portfolio management teams.
• Assist with SEC filings and regulatory compliance as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 4-12 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or investment operations, preferably within private equity, private credit, or specialty finance.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, investment vehicles, and alternative asset classes.
• Experience working with credit-related products, including loan settlements, NAV loans, and structured financing solutions.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, SQL) is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage and train junior staff, implement new policies, and optimize operational workflows.