Private Equity Assistant Controller

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered benefits

Gym membership benefits

Catered meals

Opportunity to impact operations

Job summary

Mission Staffing is seeking an Assistant Controller for a Brand Name Private Equity Fund in NYC. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to fund and management company operations.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with front office teams, manage crucial financial processes, and support transaction activities, all within a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.

Benefits include fully covered health insurance, gym memberships, catered meals, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in private equity or fund management is required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital calls, distributions, and management fees.
• Support valuation processes and liaise with auditors.
• Monitor fund cash flows and manage external relationships.
• Assist in internal reporting and participate in special projects.

Skills

Fund operations oversight

Valuation support

Financial data interpretation

Relationship management

Performance reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Assistant Controller opportunity with a Brand Name Private Equity Fund in NYC.

This role is open due to growth and provides exposure to both fund and management company operations. You'll work closely with the front office and external stakeholders, offering high visibility and development.

Additional Information

• Fully covered benefits
• Rapidly growing and launching new funds
• 3x a week in office
• Young and fast paced environment
• Lots of visibility to front office and firm founders
• Opportunity to make a big impact
• Gym membership benefits, catered meals, other fringe perks

Firm Responsibilities

• Oversee capital calls, distributions, management fees, and waterfall calculations.
• Support valuation processes and liaise with valuation committees and auditors.
• Monitor fund cash flows and liquidity needs.
• Manage relationships with external service providers (auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators).
• Partner with investment teams to understand deal structures and support transaction closings.
• Provide insights on fund-level implications of new investments or exits.
• Help interpret and communicate financial data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with internal reporting packages for senior leadership and LPs.
• Participate in special projects including new fund launches, system implementations, and process enhancements.
• Contribute to performance reporting and portfolio monitoring initiatives.