Assistant Fund Controller
Listed on 2026-09-27
-
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller
Company:
Investment Manager – Private Credit
Role:Assistant Controller – Fund Finance
Salary:$120,000 - $150,000/annually + bonus
Location:New York City – 5 days a week onsite
About the Role:Our client,an alternative asset manager in the private credit and lending space,is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to support the accounting, reporting, and operational finance activities of a growing alternative investment platform. This role offers broad exposure across fund accounting, financial reporting, valuation support, and business operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within private markets.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is interested in gaining exposure to the investment management industry. This position will partner closely with finance leadership and external service providers while supporting a variety of accounting, reporting, and analytical initiatives.
Fund accounting experience in private credit or private equity highly preferred.
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for investment vehicles and related entities
- Assist with fund accounting activities, including investor transactions, capital activity, allocations, and financial reporting
- Review and reconcile accounting records, investment activity, and supporting schedules
- Coordinate with third-party administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers
- Assist with valuation support, portfolio reporting, and financial analysis activities
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and investor reporting deliverables
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for the management company
- Participate in audit, tax, and compliance-related projects
- Help improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, and internal controls
- Contribute to special projects and operational initiatives as the organization continues to grow
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA preferred but not required
- Experience in fund accounting, fund administration, public accounting, investment management, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or related financial services environments
- Understanding of investment fund structures, capital activity, and investor reporting
- Experience working with fund administrators or other external service providers is highly desirable
- Strong accounting, analytical, and organizational skills
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership
- Interested in building a career within private markets, alternative investments, or fund finance
- Comfortable working on a lean, collaborative team
- Enjoys a blend of accounting, reporting, and analytical responsibilities
- Fund administration or investment fund accounting experience is a strong plus
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).