Asst Controller / Controller-Fairfield/Remote

Our client, a private investment firm focused on providing debt and minority equity investments in small and lower-middle-market companies, seeks an Asst Controller or Controller for a newly created role. Hybrid role with 50% of time spent in Fairfield office and 50% of time remote. Full benefits provided. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Proactive worker who can work independently and resourcefully
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment, motivated by high goals and ability to multi-task
• Excellent knowledge of private credit mechanics and partnership accounting
• Reconcile and oversee the work of the fund administrators
• Reconcile monthly to ensure that the funds books and records and accruals match with the fund administrator and resolve any discrepancies
• Calculate and review quarterly management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations.
• Review and coordinate delivery of capital call and distributions notices to investors
• Update marketing communications pertaining to fund performance and quarterly presentations
• Lead the completion of the annual audited financial statements
• Assist with the coordination of work papers in support of annual partnership income tax returns and Schedule K-1s.
• Management company financial statement preparation
• Assist in preparation of regulatory compliance reporting
• Providing support and review to investment teams
• Special projects

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 4 years industry experience in private equity, hedge funds, or similar types of alternative products. Must be computer literate (QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), show an ability to contribute to a team atmosphere, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good written and verbal communications and be able to handle multiple tasks.