Assistant Controller- Management Company

VP – Assistant Controller | Alternative Asset Management | NYC

I’m working with a leading alternative asset manager on a VP – Assistant Controller opportunity within its corporate accounting team.

This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who wants exposure beyond a traditional management company accounting seat. The position will work across management company accounting, investment/asset-related accounting, financial reporting and strategic projects, with significant visibility to the CFO and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and review key components of the monthly and quarterly close

• Prepare/review journal entries and perform analytical review of financial results

• Review subsidiary and consolidated financial information

• Partner across Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Valuations and Financial Reporting

• Manage relationships with accounting teams across multiple subsidiaries

• Prepare consolidated monthly reporting for the CFO

• Lead process improvement and systems implementation initiatives

• Evaluate unusual transactions and complex accounting matters

Ideal Background:

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience

• CPA required

• Combination of public accounting and hands-on industry/private accounting experience strongly preferred

• Alternative asset management, private equity, private credit, mortgage or broader financial services experience

• Strong understanding of management company accounting and the month-end/quarter-end close process

• Experience working in a fast-paced, lean accounting organization

• Ability to operate independently and work directly with senior leadership

• Systems implementation and/or process improvement experience is a plus

This is not a pure audit opportunity. The team is specifically looking for someone who has been hands-on with the accounting and close process and is comfortable getting into the details.

Why Consider It?

• Broad accounting exposure rather than a siloed role

• Direct visibility to the CFO

• Lean, collaborative team structure

• Opportunity to work across accounting, investments and multiple business functions

• Meaningful involvement in process improvement and strategic initiatives

• Strong opportunity for continued progression within a sophisticated financial services platform

Compensation: Approximately $170K base + bonus, targeting around $200K total compensation.

Location: New York City | Primarily in-office

If you’re a CPA with hands-on accounting experience within alternative asset management or financial services and would be interested in learning more, please reach out to me directly or apply confidentially.