Assistant Controller, Retail Funds and BDC
About The Position
The Assistant Controller will be primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions for the Firm’s retail funds including business development companies (“BDCs”) and real estate investment trust (“REIT”). The Firm is a dynamic high growth organization which currently includes 25+ private investment funds across multiple domiciles, and multiple retail funds. We are seeking a candidate to join our growing team with a proven ability to work collaboratively with groups across an organization and with outside service providers to direct appropriate information flow and effectively manage reporting deadlines.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA is a plus
- A detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys a dynamic fast-pace work environment at a growing company
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidate background would include:
- Experience in public accounting and/or professional services with client deadlines
- Progressive experience within a company
- SEC reporting exposure with public investment vehicles
- Experience with retail funds (i.e., BDC, REITs)
- Experience with fixed income products; private credit is a plus
- Experience working with Workiva or similar financial reporting/filing tool
- Strong ability / knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions
- Previous exposure to Wall Street Office bank loan system is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage the coordination, preparation and review of SEC reporting that would include the following:
- Quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K
- Frequent 8-Ks and associated reporting for debt facilities, share issuances, tender offerings, dividend announcements
- Proxy Process
- Oversee the preparation of accounting support packages and coordination with the 3rd party fund administrator, including operating expenses and account reconciliations
- Perform manager level review and sign off on the monthly trial balances prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator and identify and resolve issues
- Perform manager level review over disclosure support schedules prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator
- Support the BDC performance forecasting process and other various presentations to the Portfolio Managers, Leadership and Board of Directors
- Support the Investor Relations team with investor reporting and coordination & execution of operational needs with our 3rd party transfer agent
- Coordinate with the operations and investment accounting team to ensure accuracy of Wall Street Office system data utilized in accounting support packages
- Oversee the preparation of support schedules for tax reporting and compliance
- Develop talent and continue to drive efficiencies through process improvements
- Assist with training and management of the fund accounting team
- Support Ad-hoc internal and external reporting
Benefits
- full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
