Assistant Controller (onsite 1-2 days/week)

Vaco Recruiter Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Not disclosed in Dallas, TX, Assistant Controller role overseeing accounting for venture capital funds and related entities. You will work closely with the CFO to build a scalable finance function in a lean environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in fund accounting, investment structures, and private equity or hedge funds, with CPA preferred and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Eligible for discretionary bonuses and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with venture capital or private equity and investment firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in overseeing the firm's accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Manage accounting and reporting for multiple investment funds and related entities.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Assist with fund audits and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Review fund expenses, allocations, and partner capital activity.
• Support tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisors.

Skills

Fund accounting

Investment fund structures

Tax compliance

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.

the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.