Assistant Fund 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

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