Assistant Controller

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search is partnering with a private equity group in New York, recruiting an Assistant Controller to oversee a portfolio of funds and supervise quarterly financials, month-end close, and support for the 3rd party administrator.

The role involves leading audits, ensuring valuation compliance, cash flow forecasting, and collaborating with the investment team to drive reporting automation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience, ideally within PE.
• Public accounting background and CPA would be a plus.
• Experience in process improvement and building efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for funds and investments.
• Review 3rd party administrator reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare deal closings and assist with cash flow forecasting and distributions.
• Manage portfolio valuation processes and fair value adjustments.
• Lead the annual audit with external auditors to meet reporting standards.
• Partner with investment teams to provide deal support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes and reporting automation.
• Analyze fund performance metrics and advise on business strategy.

Skills

Financial reporting

PE experience

CPA preferred

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

Coda Search is partnering with an PE group that is seeking to hire an Assistant Controller with offices in New York, NY. This is a growing firm that is over $5BN in assets and invests specifically in emerging markets.

About the Role

The Assistant Controller will be overseeing a portfolio of funds and responsible for preparing the quarterly financials, month-end close, deep support and working closely with the 3rd party admin.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the firm’s funds and investments.
• Oversee and review the 3rd party administrator and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Prepare and review dealing closings and assist with cash flow forecasting and distributions.
• Manage portfolio valuation processes, including monitoring fair value adjustments and compliance with valuation policies.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Partner with the investment team and provide deal support.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance process efficiencies, build reporting automation, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor and analyze fund performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to inform business strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting
• 8+ years of experience (ideally within PE)
• Public accounting experience and an active CPA would be a plus
• Process improvement experience and building efficiencies

Preferred Skills

• Public accounting experience and an active CPA would be a plus
• Process improvement experience and building efficiencies