Assistant Controller

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing is seeking an Assistant Controller for a top-tier global alternative investment manager in New York. The role offers broad exposure across fund accounting, valuations, investor relations, operations, and regulatory reporting while partnering with senior finance professionals.

You will be responsible for NAV calculations, reviewing AUM and P&L, and supporting quarterly financial statements and audits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, fund accounting, or a combination of both.
• Credit or private equity experience required.
• Exposure to credit products strongly preferred.
• Strong fund accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with valuations and complex investment structures preferred.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support NAV calculations and financial reporting with third-party administrators.
• Prepare and review AUM, performance, allocations, capital activity, and P&L.
• Review management and incentive fee calculations.
• Assist with quarterly financial statements and annual audit processes.
• Support tax-related accounting and reporting matters.
• Coordinate with valuation teams on private and illiquid investments.
• Analyze portfolio pricing and prepare materials for valuation reviews.
• Assist with accounting policies, procedures, and systems enhancements.
• Support investor subscriptions, redemptions, contributions, and distributions.
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting and respond to ad hoc investor requests.
• Review fund documentation to ensure proper application of investment terms.
• Support accounting for complex investment structures and SPVs.
• Coordinate with administrators, auditors, legal advisors, and other external service providers.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting.
• Train and provide guidance to junior accounting professionals

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

A top-tier alternative investment manager has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller on its growing Finance team. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across fund accounting, valuations, investor relations, operations, and regulatory reporting while working closely with senior finance professionals.

Company Information:

A leading global alternative investment manager with a diversified investment platform and a sophisticated institutional investor base.

Job Description:

• Support NAV calculations and financial reporting with third-party administrators
• Prepare and review AUM, performance, allocations, capital activity, and P&L
• Review management and incentive fee calculations
• Assist with quarterly financial statements and annual audit processes
• Support tax-related accounting and reporting matters
• Partner with valuation teams on private and illiquid investments
• Analyze portfolio pricing and prepare materials for valuation reviews
• Assist with accounting policies, procedures, and systems enhancements
• Support investor subscriptions, redemptions, contributions, and distributions
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting and respond to ad hoc investor requests
• Review fund documentation to ensure proper application of investment terms
• Support accounting for complex investment structures and SPVs
• Coordinate with administrators, auditors, legal advisors, and other external service providers
• Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting
• Train and provide guidance to junior accounting professionals

Requirements / Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, fund accounting, or a combination of both
• Credit or private equity experience required
• Exposure to credit products strongly preferred
• Strong fund accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience with valuations and complex investment structures preferred
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior finance professionals and cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities