Assistant Fund Controller
A leading global investment manager is seeking a strong Assistant Fund Controller in it's credit fund division, their fastest-growing asset class across all business units. Prior credit/debt fund experience not required as funds are complex and the team is happy to train but a background in asset management accounting is required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success and advancement in prior roles and will be a person who has demonstrated strong technical fund and problem-solving skills and is also someone who has a great appetite for knowledge and professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- Perform fund accounting work in our accounting systems
- Responsible for detailed equity accounting and analysis, including complex partnership equity accounting analysis and management fee / carried interest computations
- Active role in fund reporting including preparation of quarterly financial statements, performance returns, and LP-specific statements. Also prepare annual GAAP financial statements and coordination of audits with external auditors
- Involvement with operational duties including capital calls, capital distributions, and liquidity management
- Assist with ad-hoc requests, investor questions, and frequent interaction with our marketing / client management and legal departments
- Frequent project coordination work
- Assist in driving accounting, reporting and business process simplification and efficiency initiatives
Experience/Qualifications:
- Professional with at least 8 years of accounting or industry experience with an understanding of private funds, partnership accounting and financial instruments
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business; CPA preferred
- Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Advanced user of Excel and highly proficient with MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Prior experience with Investran and/or Geneva is preferred, but not required
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a growing environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple demands and projects in a fast-paced work environment, including ability to prioritize time efficiently and handle heavy workloads while remaining attentive to detail
- Highly developed planning and organizational skills; able to anticipate change, adjust responses accordingly, and initiate steps to maximize resources toward a common objective