Assistant ControllerAVPPE Fund Accounting Investment Mgt Firm - Los Angeles, United States - Recruiting Resources, Inc.

Description

Global investment management firm is seeking an

Assistant Controller/Associate Vice President

to join its Private Equity Finance team at their headquarters in Los Angeles, reporting to a Principal on the Private Equity Finance team.

The role requires flexibility as the scope will span traditional fund accounting duties (formal financial reporting and GAAP accounting), along with fund operational responsibilities, quarterly valuation review, and understanding/involvement in tax-related workstreams.

This role can require frequent coordination between various groups, including the investment team, other finance departments, third party administrators, and colleagues working in different offices.

Good teamwork and communication skills will be key for success.

This role will be working in frequent coordination with resources in other office locations, as well as ongoing supervision of work being done by third party administrators.

Hybrid-Remote: 3 days/wk on-site

FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Day to day oversight of multiple funds with complex structures
Management of quarterly reporting and annual GAAP reporting, including hands-on coordination and in-depth review of deliverables with external administrators and auditors such as management fees and waterfall calculations

Assist in managing overall fund liquidity, including daily cash management and projections, investor capital calls and distributions, and day-to-day management of credit facilities with banks.

Oversight of tax-related workflows in coordination with internal and external tax teams
Ongoing support for investor inquiries and marketing materials for upcoming fund launches
Responsibility for compliance reporting, including credit facility compliance and regulatory reporting
Operational coordination with investment operations team and performance team
Management of certain expense processes, including compliance with the fund's partnership agreements and management reporting
Assisting with implementation of new processes and procedures, including the onboarding of funds to an administrator, improvements in expense processes, integration of new reporting systems, or expanding coordination with offshore resources
Coaching and collaborating with colleagues in other offices; supervising work product of external administrators

QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
6+ years experience; Prior experience at the Accounting Manager level (or equivalent
Public accounting experience (Big 4) and/or relevant corporate/in-house experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; general experience with other accounting systems such as Geneva, Investran, etc. is desirable

General Requirements:
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; a positive culture carrier for the team
A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability while resolving issues with minimal supervision
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; strong time management and prioritization skills
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills; strong customer focus
High accuracy and detail orientation; confident decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to adapt to different audiences
Attention to detail, balanced with common-sense practicality
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones

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