Our client is an investment firm. They seek an Assistant Fund Controller to remotely join their Boston, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Develop the current operational model, continuing to focus on the evolution of the current operating model
• Identify potential improvements to the operational processes and lead the implementation of methods
• Liaise with the third-party administrator, banks, auditors, and other third-party relationships
• Assess service delivery against critical key performance indicators and ensure service weaknesses are improved
• Assist the investment professionals and wider team with finance-related tasks
• Coordinate the valuation process and preparation of associated papers for the valuation committee
• Review direct investment valuations prepared in house and provide related support to the investment team
• Communicate between third-party administrators and the investment team to ensure appropriate cash balances
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful operational delivery
• Ensure ongoing fund deliverables and tasks are managed effectively to agreed timescales and high expectations

Requirements

• 3+ years of fund accounting experience
• Private Equity Fund experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of partnership accounting standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized with keen attention to detail
• CPA strongly preferred