Assistant Controller, Private Equity Finance — NYC

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Controller role at a private investment firm in NYC focuses on tax, reporting, accounting, and financial operations under the CFO. The position entails sitting in on weekly investment meetings with senior management.

You will assist in portfolio valuations, oversee fund financials with the external administrator, and ensure timely NAV and close packages while managing journal entries and reconciliation processes. Effective communication across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA or CPA in progress preferred.
• Experience with tax accounting/reporting required.
• Strong communication with management across levels.
• Proficient Excel/VBA; familiarity with portfolio accounting software (Investran).
• 4+ years in accounting/audit/tax roles; fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist portfolio valuations including optimization, risk analytics, performance attribution, and risk/liability management.
• Manage and review fund financials prepared by external administrator for quality and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly performance estimates, close packages/NAV, allocations, waterfalls and fund returns.
• Prepare journal entries, trial balance, balance sheet, income statement and cash flow reports.
• Support cash management forecasts and debt facility oversight for investment capital.
• Collaborate with CFO/Controller on firm reporting and intercompany reconciliation.

Skills

Excel/VBA

Strong communication

Tax accounting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Portfolio knowledge

CPA in progress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Investran

Job description

The Assistant Controller role at a private investment firm in NYC focuses on tax, reporting, accounting, and financial operations under the CFO. The position entails sitting in on weekly investment meetings with senior management.

You will assist in portfolio valuations, oversee fund financials with the external administrator, and ensure timely NAV and close packages while managing journal entries and reconciliation processes. Effective communication across teams is essential.