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Assistant Fund Controller

United States, Boston · Job Posted May 13, 2026
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Job Description

A highly regarded investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to support fund-level accounting, reporting, and operational finance functions. This role blends technical accounting expertise with process oversight, systems optimization, and innovation initiatives. The position partners cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient operations, while helping drive continuous improvement through automation and modern technology tools.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead fund and vehicle accounting, reporting, financial statement preparation, investor reporting, and audit coordination
  • Manage third-party administrators and oversee fund accounting deliverables, capital activity, and related stakeholder communications
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, policies, and governing agreements, partnering with tax, legal, and operations teams as needed
  • Support investment transactions, treasury activities, and broader finance process documentation and controls
  • Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, automation, and data-driven technology enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability

Requirements

  • 7+ years overall experience
  • CPA with Public and Private experience is highly preferred
  • Investment partnership funds experience a must

What we offer

  • bonus
  • amazing retirement
  • full health
  • work life
  • All in comp to exceed $200k

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