Assistant Controller

An established New York–based investment firm is seeking a talented professional to join its expanding team — a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure across both investment and operational functions.

A private equity firm with a focus on high-growth industries and more than $2 billion under management.

• Oversee and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage the accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations (bank, investment, etc.), accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting processes, and variance analyses to support management decisions.
• Help maintain, document, and improve internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Lead and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders during year-end audit and tax reporting cycles.
• Support management & performance fee calculations and prepare supporting schedules.
• Generate reporting for limited partners and internal stakeholders, including portfolio company performance, capital activity, and other metrics.
• Assist in integrating financial systems or platform improvements, process automation (e.g., via Excel macros or other tools), and enable scalable finance operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in private equity / fund accounting, financial services, or investment management.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, fund/private equity structures, side letters, waterfalls and fee calculations.
• Proven experience with audits, tax reporting, internal controls, and financial forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, Excel (including macros / automation), and comfortable learning/working with new reporting or fund administration platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, portfolio company teams, auditors, and L.P.s.