Assistant Controller – Private Equity Accounting - Remote

Overview

This position will be fully dedicated to one of our premiere clients, and a successful candidate will be based on the west coast. Direct mentorship from the CFO with a growth pattern to Controller.

In Short

• Manage PE fund accounting operations, including capital calls, distributions, and financial statement preparation and review.
• Calculate waterfalls and management fees and ensure accurate expense allocations across approximately 20 entities.
• Provide financial analysis and data to support the investment team.
• Assist the CFO with investor relations, advisor requests, annual audit and tax processes.
• Maintain the Management Company’s books and records, and manage portfolio company expenses, invoices plus track all due to/from balances.
• Liaise with PEO service provider for payroll and 401(k) processing.
• This is a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions matter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is preferred.
• Over 6 years of experience in financial services, with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders (written and verbal).
• Advanced skills in Excel, QuickBooks, and Bill.com, plus strong analytical thinking and financial accuracy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
• The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($125,000-$140,000).