Fund Controller: End-to-End Ownership in Alternatives

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking a Fund Controller in Boston to lead the fund accounting function across multiple funds and mandates. In this hands-on role, you will own the full close process, NAVs, financial statements, and investor reporting while coordinating with third-party administrators and external partners.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in fund accounting or related private markets roles, with a background in public accounting. CPA or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund finance, private markets finance, fund administration, public accounting, or a mix of these backgrounds.
• Strong preference for candidates with both public accounting and private industry/fund experience.
• Big 4/public accounting candidates will be considered, especially with strong alternative investment or fund exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund control and operations for existing and new funds, products, and segregated mandates.
• Manage the full fund accounting and close process, including NAVs, financial statements, investor reporting, audits, regulatory filings, and recurring fund deliverables.
• Work closely with third-party administrators, banks, auditors, compliance providers, and other external partners to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong service delivery.
• Partner with investment, client relations, compliance, operations, and senior finance teams on finance-related tasks, investor deliverables, and ad hoc requests.
• Support valuation processes, including preparation of valuation materials and review of direct investment valuations.
• Assist with fund budgeting, treasury support, vendor payments, investor redemptions, and operational planning.
• Identify process improvements and help strengthen workflows, controls, reporting, and overall operating model efficiency

Skills

Fund accounting expertise

Private markets experience

Public accounting background

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Daley And Associates, LLC is seeking a Fund Controller in Boston to lead the fund accounting function across multiple funds and mandates. In this hands-on role, you will own the full close process, NAVs, financial statements, and investor reporting while coordinating with third-party administrators and external partners.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in fund accounting or related private markets roles, with a background in public accounting. CPA or equivalent is preferred but not required.