Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Controller to lead the accounting, treasury and financial reporting functions of our growing wealth management firm. This role serves as a key finance leader and strategic partner to the CFO and executive team, ensuring financial integrity, scalability of systems, and strong internal controls.

The Controller will own the monthly close process, revenue recognition and advisory fee billing, private investment accounting, treasury operations, and regulatory-related reporting. This individual will play a central role in supporting the CFO in financial planning, risk management, and operational excellence as the firm continues to scale.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and thrives in a professional environment where accuracy and timeliness are essential.

• Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Develop and maintain supporting schedules and reporting for executive leadership.
• Establish and monitor close calendar timelines and accountability standards.
• Support preparation of board-level and executive reporting materials.
• Revenue Recognition & Advisory Fee Oversight
• Oversee calculation and validation of client advisory and management fees in accordance with client agreements, tiered fee schedules, house holding rules, and breakpoints.
• Ensure accurate AUM reconciliation between custodial, portfolio management, and billing systems.
• Lead automation and system optimization initiatives related to billing and revenue recognition.
• Establish internal controls over revenue cycle processes.

• Oversee daily cash management across operating and custodial accounts
• Manage short- and medium-term cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Review and approve capital funding decisions.
• Monitor private investment capital calls, distributions, commitments, and liquidity projections.
• Evaluate banking relationships and credit facilities.

• Oversee reconciliation of quarterly fund capital statements from private investment managers.
• Monitor carried interest accruals, management fee expense allocations, and investment income tracking.
• Coordinate K-1 tracking and tax data aggregation for internal and investor reporting.

• Maintain and enhance internal control framework consistent with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Develop written accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and organized.
• Coordinate external audits, tax engagements, and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate operational risks and implement control enhancements as the firm scales.

• Serve as a thought partner to the CFO on financial strategy and capital allocation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Provide analysis on profitability by advisor, team, or service line.
• Lead and mentor accounting and treasury staff as the team expands.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and partnership accounting concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with accounting systems such as Net Suite, Sage Intacct, Quick Books, or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience designing and improving financial processes in a growing organization.
• High integrity, discretion, and ownership mentality.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interface with advisors and executive leadership.

• 401(k) company contribution
• Generous company contribution to medical benefits
• Continuing education assistance program
• Paid parking

Constellation Wealth Advisors (Constellation) is a wealth advisory firm which serves families and individuals through high quality, fiduciary- minded Advisor-Partners. Our firm currently advises upon more than $5.5 billion in assets under management.

Constellation Wealth Advisors was created to better serve clients by better serving their advisors. We are disrupting the traditional business model and culture of the wealth management industry. We are fiercely committed to striking the optimal balance between professional values and business values by combining:

• Top decile, accomplished advisors
• Diversity of Thought
• An unwavering commitment to learning and innovation in order to build a solution suite of resources designed to solve for and reduce complexity in the wealth management process
• A fiduciary-minded, client-centric, servant leadership-based & collaborative culture