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This role offers significant exposure to investment accounting, fund operations, executive leadership, and strategic initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nAssist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual fund financial statements, including support of the annual audit process.\nCoordinate with external service providers and review fund accounting activities, including net asset value calculations, capital transactions, investor allocations, and financial reporting.\nSupport technical accounting matters related to investment entities and complex organizational structures.\nAssist in the coordination and review of annual tax filings and compliance requirements with external advisors.\nMonitor cash positions, support liquidity management activities, and assist with forecasting and financial analysis.\nRespond to investor information requests and participate in special projects as needed.\nIdentify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of internal controls and operational efficiencies.\nPartner with leadership on strategic initiatives, system implementations, new investment structures, and other growth-related projects.\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.\n2–4 years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting, investment management, private equity, fund accounting, financial services, or a related industry.\nCPA designation preferred.\nKnowledge & Skills\nStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and investment or partnership accounting principles.\nFamiliarity with financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements applicable to investment entities.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.\nExperience with accounting, reporting, or portfolio management systems is highly desirable.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.\nDemonstrated problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.","company":"H","rawCompany":"h","city":"Raleigh","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T17:12:44.439Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"523940","title":"Portfolio Management and Investment Advice","slug":"portfolio-management-and-investment-advice"},{"code":"523999","title":"Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities","slug":"miscellaneous-financial-investment-activities"},{"code":"523991","title":"Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities","slug":"trust-fiduciary-and-custody-activities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Fund Controller","description":"Position Summary\nA growing investment management firm focused on alternative assets is seeking a proactive and resourceful Assistant Controller to support its accounting and finance operations. This individual will play a key role in financial reporting, fund accounting oversight, compliance, and operational initiatives across the organization.\nThe ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role offers significant exposure to investment accounting, fund operations, executive leadership, and strategic initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nAssist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual fund financial statements, including support of the annual audit process.\nCoordinate with external service providers and review fund accounting activities, including net asset value calculations, capital transactions, investor allocations, and financial reporting.\nSupport technical accounting matters related to investment entities and complex organizational structures.\nAssist in the coordination and review of annual tax filings and compliance requirements with external advisors.\nMonitor cash positions, support liquidity management activities, and assist with forecasting and financial analysis.\nRespond to investor information requests and participate in special projects as needed.\nIdentify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of internal controls and operational efficiencies.\nPartner with leadership on strategic initiatives, system implementations, new investment structures, and other growth-related projects.\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.\n2–4 years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting, investment management, private equity, fund accounting, financial services, or a related industry.\nCPA designation preferred.\nKnowledge & Skills\nStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and investment or partnership accounting principles.\nFamiliarity with financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements applicable to investment entities.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.\nExperience with accounting, reporting, or portfolio management systems is highly desirable.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.\nDemonstrated problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T17:12:44.439Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T17:12:44.439Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"H","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Raleigh","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a6e35b1beefa63accd7ea6ca"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a6e35b1beefa63accd7ea6ca"}}