Assistant Controller (Fund Accounting) in Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted 01/26/23
Assistant Controller (PE-Fund Accounting)
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:
Non-traditional, generalist, and highly regarded Private Equity firm
Exceptional leadership dynamic comprised of Fortune 500 C-Suite executives as well as Big 4 and well-pedigreed private equity professionals
Roughly 20 portfolio companies under management with significant brand recognition in the local market and history of successful exists
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:
Top performers quickly progress up the organization
Ability to earn a spot as a leader or key player in a portfolio company, or other strong professional development internally with the firm
Work hard/play hard environment that celebrates the wins and rewards performance
Strong company retention and benefits offering
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:
Reporting to the partners and managing directors, the Assistant Controller will be a key leader in fund administration and manage audits, tax responsibilities, and accounting responsibilities.
Perform accounting and finance fiduciary responsibility over firm’s private investments including fund of funds, co-investments, private equity/real assets, real estate, and private credit
Implement new accounting system and manage integration of new data
Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables
Ad hoc reports as needed
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:
3+ years of experience in public accounting or private equity accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required
CPA required
Excellent understanding of tax and/or audit
Entrepreneurial attitude toward the business – ability to be tactical and hands-on and pivot to strategic responsibilities based on needs and demands in the business
Willing and excited about ability to collaborate on-site 5 days/week