Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 AM EST, with a 30-minute unpaid break

Salary: $5,000 per month

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the Controller in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across corporate, fund, and operating entities. This role requires a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience supporting day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and cash management.

A strong background and hands-on experience with NetSuite is required, as the role involves ensuring the timely and accurate recording of cash transactions and supporting accounting processes within the system. Experience with RAMP, Kyriba, or similar accounting, treasury, and reporting platforms is preferred. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities while contributing to process improvements, system optimization, and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Assist in managing day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, credit card payable, employee reimbursement, accounts receivable, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team.
• Assist in maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and consistency across entities.
• Assist with consolidation processes and intercompany accounting.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and other service providers during audits, tax filings, and regulatory examinations.
• Research and document accounting issues and assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Treasury & Cash Management
• Support cash management and monitor bank accounts, disbursements, and payment controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of cash transactions in NetSuite.
• Monitor the timely preparation and review of bank reconciliations.
• Technology & Process Improvement
• Support the administration and optimization of accounting, treasury, and reporting systems.
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and data migration projects.
• Help improve data integrity, reporting capabilities, internal controls, and workflow efficiencies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or private equity, real estate, credit fund, asset management, or financial services experience.
• Willingness to work U.S. Eastern Time hours, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
• Experience with consolidations, fund accounting, and multi-entity accounting structures preferred.
• Strong background and hands-on proficiency with NetSuite is required.
• Experience with RAMP, Kyriba, or similar accounting, treasury, and reporting platforms is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in private credit, real estate debt, alternative investments, or asset management industries preferred.

Note: An NBI or police clearance will be required upon acceptance of the job offer.