Assistant Fund Controller (Dallas, TX)

Atlas Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller in Dallas, TX, to support accounting and operational oversight for real estate and private credit investment funds. This role works closely with senior finance leadership to manage fund accounting, financial reporting, and investor reporting activities.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 8–15 years of related experience. Knowledge of fund structures and strong Excel skills are essential for enhancing reporting processes and driving operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in fund accounting or fund finance.
• Strong understanding of NAV review and closed-end fund structures.
• Experience overseeing third-party fund administrators.

Responsibilities

• Review quarterly financial statements and investor reporting packages.
• Support accounting across complex fund structures.
• Coordinate valuation support and reporting activities.
• Assist with credit facility management.
• Enhance reporting processes and operational workflows.

Skills

Fund accounting

Fund finance

Alternative investments

Public accounting with alternatives focus

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM

Location:

Dallas, TX (4 days in office)

Leading alternative investment platform focused on private markets strategies, including real estate, private credit, and other alternative investment vehicles. The firm partners with institutional investors and operates across complex fund structures requiring sophisticated accounting, reporting, and operational support.

This role sits directly alongside a client's internal finance leadership team and offers significant exposure to fund operations, valuation processes, investor reporting, and strategic initiatives.

Job Title

Position Summary

A leading alternative investment platform is seeking an Assistant Controller to support accounting, reporting, and operational oversight for a portfolio of closed-end real estate and private credit investment funds.

This highly visible role partners closely with senior finance leadership and third-party service providers while supporting fund accounting, financial reporting, valuation processes, liquidity management, and investor reporting activities.

The position offers substantial exposure to complex fund structures and provides an opportunity to take ownership of critical fund finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review quarterly financial statements, workpapers, and investor reporting packages
• Support accounting and reporting for closed-end alternative investment funds
• Review:
• Distributions
• Investor allocations
• Waterfall calculations
• Management fee calculations

Fund Structures & Operations

• Support accounting across complex fund structures including:
• Blockers
• Aggregators
• REIT structures
• Alternative investment vehicles
• Assist with fund launches and new product initiatives

Valuations & Portfolio Support

• Coordinate valuation support and reporting activities
• Partner with investment and asset management teams on portfolio-related reporting

Treasury & Liquidity Management

• Support liquidity planning and funding activities
• Assist with credit facility management and financing-related reporting
• Coordinate reporting related to hedging and treasury activities

Audit & Third-Party Oversight

• Coordinate annual and interim audits
• Review work performed by third-party fund administrators
• Serve as a key liaison among service providers, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Process Improvement

• Enhance reporting processes and operational workflows
• Drive efficiencies across fund accounting and reporting functions
• Support special projects and strategic finance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• 8–15 years of experience in:
• Fund accounting
• Fund finance
• Alternative investments
• Public accounting with alternatives focus
• Experience with:
• Private credit funds
• Private equity fund structures
• Strong understanding of:
• Fund accounting
• NAV review
• Investor allocations
• Closed-end fund structures
• Experience overseeing third-party fund administrators
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities