Private Funds Assistant Controller - 3 Days, 20% Bonus

LHH; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a client in the investment management industry to hire an Assistant Fund Controller for private funds accounting and financial reporting under US GAAP. The role oversees audits, quarterly reporting, and portfolio valuation, guiding the fund accounting team through complex financial operations.

3 days in the office and a compensation package of $130K–$135K plus a 20% bonus. Strong leadership and CPA-preferred background are desirable for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in public accounting.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and mentor staff.
• Track record of driving continuous process improvements.
• Experience in an automated environment using Investran.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee private funds accounting and financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Oversee audits of 100+ entities within private funds.
• Lead quarterly investor reporting, financial statements, and portfolio valuation.
• Manage capital calls and distribution processes for all funds.
• Oversee tax filings for offshore subsidiaries and support US tax compliance.
• Provide leadership to the private funds accounting team.

Skills

Private funds accounting

US GAAP

Leadership

Mentoring

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Investran

Job description

LHH is partnering with a client in the investment management industry to hire an Assistant Fund Controller for private funds accounting and financial reporting under US GAAP. The role oversees audits, quarterly reporting, and portfolio valuation, guiding the fund accounting team through complex financial operations.

3 days in the office and a compensation package of $130K–$135K plus a 20% bonus. Strong leadership and CPA-preferred background are desirable for success in this role.