Assistant Controller (onsite 1-2 days/week)

Vaco; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, Dallas, TX, seeks an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team. The role offers in-office presence 1-2x/week and direct interaction with the CFO to build a scalable finance function for venture capital investments.

The ideal candidate has a background in venture capital/private equity accounting, CPA preferred, and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including fund structures and external audits. Base $150K + 20% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures.
• Experience within venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investment firms is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in overseeing the firm’s accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Manage the accounting and reporting for multiple investment funds and related entities.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Assist with fund audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Review fund expenses, allocations, and partner capital activity.
• Support tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisors and reviewing partnership tax deliverables.
• Assist with treasury, cash management, and liquidity planning.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational processes.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and initiatives supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Skills

CPA

5+ years accounting

Partnership accounting

Investment fund experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Assistant Controller

Dallas, TX - in office 1-2X/week

Our client is a well-established venture capital investment firm with approximately $5 billion in assets under management seeking an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance organization. This is a newly created position and the second accounting hire on the team, offering the opportunity to work directly with an accomplished Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in building a scalable finance function.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, and enjoys taking ownership across all aspects of fund accounting and corporate finance. This position offers significant visibility to firm leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the organization continues to grow.

The ideal candidate profile is someone who began their career in the tax practice of a public accounting firm before transitioning into an accounting role within a venture capital, private equity, or alternative investment firm

-or-

A strong accounting background gained within an investment management or alternative asset management organization.

Compensation: $150K + 20% Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in overseeing the firm’s accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Manage the accounting and reporting for multiple investment funds and related entities.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Assist with fund audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Review fund expenses, allocations, and partner capital activity.
• Support tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisors and reviewing partnership tax deliverables.
• Assist with treasury, cash management, and liquidity planning.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational processes.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and initiatives supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures.
• Experience within venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investment firms is highly preferred.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.