Assistant Controller

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting and tax coordination for private investments and multi‑entity structures in the Greater Boston area.

The role covers monthly closes, cash forecasting, and collaboration with tax advisors, with a hands‑on approach to systems, controls, and process improvements. In‑office position four days per week.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience in private investment, partnership, trust, or high‑net‑worth environments.
• CPA or CPA candidate designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare tax-basis financial statements.
• Manage accounting and reporting across private investments, real estate entities, trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and holding companies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax returns, estimated payments, and tax-basis workpapers.
• Assist cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, liquidity planning, and budgeting.
• Maintain policies and controls; identify efficiency improvements in systems and workflow.
• Prepare and review investment transaction documentation and related reporting.

Skills

10+ years accounting experience

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller | Greater Boston | In-Office, 4 days/week

We're partnering with a private investment firm to identify an experienced Assistant Controller to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional with experience in tax-basis accounting, private investments, and complex multi-entity structures to take on a hands-on role supporting financial reporting, cash management, and tax coordination.

Compensation: $160,000-180,000 plus bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, maintain general ledgers and reconciliations, and prepare tax-basis financial statements and management reports.
• Manage accounting and reporting across private investments, real estate entities, trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and related holding companies.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax returns, estimated payments, tax-basis workpapers, and regulatory filings.
• Support cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, liquidity planning, annual budgets, and financial variance analysis.
• Maintain accounting policies and controls while identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and workflow efficiency.
• Assist with accounting documentation for investment transactions, purchases, sales, loans, distributions, and entity restructurings.
• Partner with investment, legal, tax, estate planning, and administrative teams to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a private investment firm, partnership, trust, or high-net-worth environment.
• Public accounting experience, particularly Big Four or regional firms, is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of tax-basis accounting and experience preparing and reviewing tax-basis schedules and financial reports.
• Familiarity with trust, nonprofit, and corporate structures and their associated tax considerations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Sage Intacct and advanced Excel.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and competing priorities.