Private Equity |Assistant Fund Controller | Boston |Hybrid

Private Equity |Assistant Fund Controller | Boston, Hybrid

Join a leading private equity investment firm as an Assistant Fund Controller
, where you'll oversee the accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds and investment vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for a fund accounting professional who enjoys driving process improvements, leveraging technology, and partnering across finance, legal, tax, and investment teams in a collaborative environment.

Compensation: $,000 + bonus

Schedule:

Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite

• Oversee the accounting and reporting for private equity funds and investment vehicles.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and partner capital accounts.
• Review quarterly and annual financial statements and coordinate annual audits.
• Partner with third-party fund administrators to oversee general ledger activity, closings, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support investment transaction accounting, treasury activities, and tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, partnership agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements through automation, AI tools, and financial systems enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with investment, legal, tax, and finance teams to improve operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred
• 6–10 years of private equity fund accounting, partnership accounting, or financial services experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and partnership accounting
• Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and investment teams
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with fund accounting systems
• Exposure to automation tools, data analytics, or AI-driven financial processes is a plus
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment