Assistant Controller, Fund Accounting

Description

The Assistant Controller will be primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions for several of the Firm’s fund structures. The Firm is a dynamic high growth organization which currently includes 25 private investment funds across multiple domiciles and two business development companies (“BDCs”). We are seeking a candidate to join our growing team with a proven ability to work collaboratively with groups across an organization and with outside service providers to direct appropriate information flow and effectively manage reporting deadlines. This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days a week from our Chicago office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and review of quarterly financial reporting and investor capital statements for certain private funds, ensuring both internal and external deadlines are met.
• Oversee the preparation of accounting support packages and coordination with the 3rd party fund administrator for certain private funds. Activities include developing expense budgets, reviewing account reconciliations, and performing flux analyses over key performance metrics.
• Perform manager level review and sign off on the monthly/quarterly trial balances prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator and identify and resolve issues
• Perform manager level review over disclosure support schedules prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator
• Prepare quarterly fund performance summaries, which include an executive summary of key performance metrics for the period.
• Assist with investor reporting and coordinate the capital call and distribution process with the 3rd party fund administrator
• Coordinate with the operations team to ensure accuracy of Wall Street Office system data utilized in accounting support packages, focusing on significant or unusual transactions
• Oversee the preparation of support schedules for tax reporting and compliance
• Develop talent and continue to drive efficiencies through process improvements
• Assist with training and management of the fund accounting team
• Ad-hoc internal and external reporting
  
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA is a plus
• Ideal candidate background would include:
• Experience in public accounting and/or professional services with client deadline
• Progressive experience within a company
• Experience with private & retail funds
• Experience with fixed income products; private credit is a plus
• SEC reporting exposure with public investment vehicles is a plus
• Strong ability / knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions
• Previous exposure to Wall Street Office bank loan system is a plus
• A detail oriented self-starter who enjoys a dynamic fast-pace work environment at a growing company
  
  
  

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation will also include a discretionary performance-based annual bonus. Note, the salary range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

• $155-170,000
  
  
  

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings including Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.