Assistant Controller POST NUMBER: 483680

Assistant Controller

About the Company

A growing alternative investment management firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its finance and fund operations team. This individual will play a key role in financial reporting, fund accounting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and oversight of third-party service providers. The organization manages multiple investment vehicles and offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist with quarterly and annual fund financial reporting
• Coordinate with third-party fund administrators on NAV reporting, capital activity, investor allocations, and financial statements
• Support annual audits and tax compliance processes
• Review complex fund transactions and accounting treatment
• Assist with cash management, forecasting, and liquidity planning
• Respond to investor-related reporting requests
• Participate in process improvement and internal control initiatives
• Support special projects, including system implementations, new investment vehicles, and operational improvements
• Work closely with external auditors, tax providers, fund administrators, and internal leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience within investment management, fund accounting, asset management, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, venture capital, or similar alternative investment structures preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and partnership accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated history of increasing responsibility and career growth

What Makes Someone Successful

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working independently while partnering across multiple functions
• Takes ownership and proactively drives work forward
• Interested in improving processes and helping a growing organization scale

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.