Assistant Fund Controller

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee fund accounting and financial reporting for a Los Angeles-based client, including quarter and year-end closes. This role demands a strong background in accounting and a hands-on approach to financial data handling.

Responsibilities include reviewing reconciliations, supporting investor reporting and cash management, coordinating with auditors and tax professionals, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment management, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, account reconciliations, and close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with complex financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support fund accounting and financial reporting activities, including quarter end and year end close processes.
• Review reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with investor reporting, cash management activities, capital transactions, and related fund operations.
• Coordinate with auditors, administrators, tax professionals, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing business requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, financial analyses, and special projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Closing processes

Excel

Data analysis

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller

Los Angeles , CA Direct Hire Accounting Management $115K to $135K 09/22/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking an Assistant Fund Controllerto join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $115,000 to $135,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

Support fund accounting and financial reporting activities, including quarter end and year end close processes.

Review reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Assist with investor reporting, cash management activities, capital transactions, and related fund operations.

Coordinate with auditors, administrators, tax professionals, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing business requirements.

Participate in process improvement initiatives, financial analyses, and special projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

4+ years of accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment management, or a related industry.

Strong understanding of financial reporting, account reconciliations, and close processes.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with complex financial data.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications:

Previous public accounting experience.

CPA credential preferred.

Prior experience with fund accounting, private equity, asset management, alternative investments, or institutional investment structures.

Familiarity with multi entity, multi currency, or international reporting environments.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external teams.