Assistant Controller — VC Finance & Portfolio Accounting

Connecticut Innovations; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Onsite work 2 days/week

Job summary

Connecticut Innovations is seeking an Assistant Controller/Senior Fund Accountant to manage investment accounting across its venture portfolio and oversee financial reporting. You will handle capital allocations, budgeting, and forecasting in a fast paced, high growth environment in New Haven.

The role offers broad exposure to multiple funds, collaboration with leadership, and potential career growth to Controller within three years.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or transaction advisory in the investment management industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA or CFA a plus, MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own investment accounting across the venture portfolio and accounting in security investments.
• Produce timely financial management reports and statements with reconciliations and performance notes.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and journal entries; review monthly balances.
• Assist with valuation processes, audits, and tax deliverables.
• Coordinate with investment and operations teams on ad hoc projects and process improvements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Portfolio accounting

Excel modeling

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Connecticut Innovations is seeking an Assistant Controller/Senior Fund Accountant to manage investment accounting across its venture portfolio and oversee financial reporting. You will handle capital allocations, budgeting, and forecasting in a fast paced, high growth environment in New Haven.

The role offers broad exposure to multiple funds, collaboration with leadership, and potential career growth to Controller within three years.