Controller

Aston Carter; United States; Híbrido; USD 175.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Year-end bonus

Retirement contribution

Full benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Aston Carter is recruiting for a Controller role in a hands-on, Boston-based setting. The position reports to the CFO and covers fund and management company accounting, investor reporting, cap calls, and operational tasks.

The ideal candidate brings 8–15+ years in accounting, with private equity or related industries, and a strong, independent work ethic. Responsibilities include audits, tax, SEC readiness, and special projects while maintaining high attention to detail.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 8-15+ years of experience, mix of public accounting and related industry (private equity, venture capital or private credit).
• Detail-oriented self-starter with independent work style and proactive problem solving.
• Strong communication and writing skills; high attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee fund and management company accounting and reporting.
• Handle investor and portfolio company reporting, cap calls, distributions, LP requests and side letter management.
• Calculate expense allocations, portfolio company billbacks and partner tracking/reporting.
• Oversee fund audit and tax; support CFO with special projects (fund admin transition, etc.).
• Assist with SEC compliance, documentation and exam prep.
• Support firm operations including website and IT coordination.

Conocimientos

Fund accounting

Fund accounting software

Compliance

CPA

Public accounting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Herramientas

QuickBooks Online

Private equity CRM accounting

Descripción del empleo

Description

Job title: ControllerDescription of the Company: Boston-based private equity firm.Description of Position: This is a hands-on role reporting directly to the CFO with the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of fund and management company accounting, compliance, and operations. The firm is looking for a detail-oriented, trustworthy self-starter who can work independently on multiple projects simultaneously. The position will span a wide range of responsibilities, including:Oversee Fund and management company accounting, investor and portfolio company reporting, cap calls, distributions, LP requests, side letter managementCalculate expense allocations, portfolio company billbacks, operating partner tracking and reportingOversee Fund audit and taxAssists CFO with special projects (Fund and GP lines of credit, transition to fund admin, new tax provider, firm value creation entity/process)Assist with SEC compliance, documentation, pre-approval system, exam preparationFirm operational items including website, coordination with outsourced IT provider and other tasksSkills and Qualifications:Bachelors degree in accounting required; CPA preferred8-15+ years of experience, ideally a mix of public accounting and related industry (private, equity, venture capital or private credit).The successful candidate must exhibit confidence and pride in their work, take ownership of assigned tasks, be an independent worker and problem solver and have a can do attitude of getting stuff done.This position requires the highest level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic.Effective communication and writing skills.Ability to take initiative and manage time effectively.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or private equity CRM accounting a plus.

Skills

fund accounting, fund accounting software, compliance, CPA, public accounting

Top Skills Details

fund accounting,fund accounting software,compliance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Big 4 audit or tax to include private equity, venture capital, or private credit

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boston, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $175000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This job offers a year end bonus as well as a retirement contribution and full benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boston, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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