Controllers, AWM Fund Accounting Private, Associate, Dallas

Controllers

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund‑level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting requests, management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, and provide assistance with client audit and financial reporting related requests.
• Prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, investment activity, currency purchases/exchanges, swap settings, debt payments, fund expenses, and investor contributions and distributions.
• Prepare period‑end close transactions including mark‑to‑market valuation and foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Strong accounting background, including booking journal entries, performing account reconciliation, and performing account analysis.
• Strong Excel skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload such that deadlines are consistently met without exception.
• 4‑7 years of experience;
  Public Accounting preferable.
• Basic understanding of debt and equity investments.
• Basic understanding of private equity funds.
• Partnership accounting experience.
• Exposure to accounting for foreign currency transactions.
• General ledger experience.

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