Fund Accounting Assistant Controller - PE - Boston - Hybrid

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Assistant Controller in Boston. The role supports accounting, reporting, and operational finance, with a focus on automation and process improvement across private equity funds and related vehicles.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred) and 6+ years of fund accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and investment professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in fund accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and partnership accounting.
• Experience with fund administrators, auditors, and investment professionals.
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems and financial reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds and related vehicles.
• Oversee third-party fund administrators and close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and partner capital schedules.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Support investment transaction accounting and audits.
• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements and GAAP.
• Collaborate across tax, legal, investment, and finance teams on initiatives.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve workflows and data analytics.
• Strengthen financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Audit liaison

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Financial reporting platforms

Job description

Fund Accounting Assistant Controller - PE - Boston - Hybrid

A leading Boston-based PE firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to support their accounting, reporting, and operational finance functions.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional who enjoys working across variousteams and is interested in driving automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds, co-investment vehicles, and continuation funds
• Oversee third-party fund administrators and quarterly/annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements, partner capital accounts, and supporting schedules
• Manage capital calls, distributions, reserves, and investor reporting
• Support investment transaction accounting, treasury activities, and annual partnership audits
• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with tax, legal, investment, and finance teams on cross-functional initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation, data analytics, and emerging AI technologies
• Strengthen financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,CPA strongly preferred
• 6+years of experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and partnership accounting
• Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and investment professionals
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems and financial reporting platforms