Assistant Controller

Overview

This role supports top-tier clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space. The Assistant Controller serves as both a client-facing leader and a hands-on accounting professional, balancing preparation and review responsibilities. In-depth technical expertise supports accurate reporting, effective month-end close, and strong client service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for multiple clients, including:
  • Manage workflow and coordinate work among team members (including Senior Controller/Controller, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants, and management company team members)
  • Set up and run recurring client check-in calls covering current status, open items, and updates on upcoming operational needs
  • Respond to ad-hoc client requests in a thoughtful, professional manner aligned with established processes and industry best practices
  • Ensure client request emails are responded to within 24 hours
• Perform and oversee accounting operations in accordance with US GAAP, including:
  • Reconcile banking transactions, prepare journal entries, and maintain general ledgers in the accounting system (Xero)
  • Provide oversight of these activities performed by junior team members
• Drive month-end close, including raising follow-up questions as appropriate to the Senior Controller, Controller, and/or client
• Reconcile and maintain investment information for all fund investments
• Prepare and/or review quarterly financial statements, including partners’ capital allocations
• Use the investment management database (FundPanel) to send investor correspondence, including capital contributions, distributions, and quarterly reporting
• Update FundPanel for fund activity and investments
• Coordinate preparation of audit materials by the team and manage year-end financial statement audit and tax work
• Use a risk-based approach to delegate tasks to more junior team members and act as a reviewer of their work
• Identify opportunities to assist the Senior Controller and/or Controller with more complex or higher-risk tasks
• Take ownership of personal growth and development by proactively identifying training needs and using available resources
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members and assist leadership by identifying team training needs

Requirements

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in the alternative asset industry; Venture Capital and/or Private Equity experience is preferred
• In-depth understanding of US GAAP and partnership accounting, including complex allocation waterfalls
• Experience in a client-facing role leading engagements across multiple clients
• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and drive
• Commitment to excellent customer service and attention to detail
• Passion for mentoring and coaching team members
• Willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and support the team when needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as Xero or Quickbooks

Preferred Qualifications

• External auditor experience
• CPA certification
• MBA

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,00 - $120,000 (salary determined based on current market data and candidate experience level)
• Eligible to participate in the bonus program
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company holidays
• 401k with Employer Match
• Company-wide social events and programs
• Dog-friendly office in downtown Denver

Location

While team members work from home across the US, hiring is limited to the following US states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington.