Fund Controller

Landing Point; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point, a Boston-based alternative asset management firm, seeks a Fund Controller to lead the fund control and operations function within a multi-strategy accounting team. The role interfaces with third-party administrators, banks, and auditors to ensure timely and accurate investor reporting.

The ideal candidate has extensive private markets finance experience, strong technical accounting skills, and advanced Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Private Markets finance and operations.
• Excellent technical skills with knowledge of current partnership accounting practices.
• Strong Excel skills, including proficiency in organizing and presenting information from large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Strategic development of the current operational model, identifying potential improvements to operational processes.
• Management of service providers, including liaising with third-party administrators, banks, and auditors.
• Aid investment professionals and wider team on finance-related tasks.
• Partner with the client relations team on investor deliverables.
• Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer for regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate the valuation process and prepare associated papers for the valuation committee.
• Establish and evaluate annual budgets for the funds and ensure timely vendor payments and investor redemptions.
• Ensure ongoing fund deliverables and tasks are managed timely and effectively.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Private markets finance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Company Overview:

A Boston-based alternative asset management firm, managing capital for institutional investors and high-net-worth clients, is seeking a Fund Controller to join their multi-strategy accounting team. The role involves overseeing fund control and operations, engaging with third-party administrators, and ensuring excellence in investor experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic development of the current operational model, identifying potential improvements to operational processes.
• Management of service providers, including liaising with third-party administrators, banks, and auditors.
• Aid investment professionals and wider team on finance-related tasks.
• Partner with the client relations team on investor deliverables.
• Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer for regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate the valuation process and prepare associated papers for the valuation committee.
• Establish and evaluate annual budgets for the funds and ensure timely vendor payments and investor redemptions.
• Ensure ongoing fund deliverables and tasks are managed timely and effectively.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Private Markets finance and operations, ideally in a similar role at a fund management firm.
• Excellent technical skills with knowledge of current partnership accounting practices.
• Strong Excel skills, including proficiency in organizing and presenting information from large data sets.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Qualified Accountant (CPA or equivalent) preferred.

Compensation:

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000