• Location: Boston MA
• Type: Perm
• Job #25915

Company Overview:
A private equity firm in Boston is hiring an Assistant Controller to support their fund accounting and operational finance functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting and reporting for private equity funds, co-investment vehicles, and continuation funds, including annual partnership audit process.
• Partner with and oversee third-party fund administrators on general ledger maintenance, journal entries, quarterly closings, bank reconciliations, supporting schedules, and trial balances.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules, including partner capital account balances.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, reserves, and related investor reporting.
• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, accounting policies, and GAAP standards.
• Support treasury operations for investment transactions including purchases, sales, and restructurings.
• Assist with tax reporting deliverables and collaborate with internal tax teams.
• Support regulatory compliance activities including SEC reporting and documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation for accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting and reporting processes using modern tools and AI technologies.
• Promote a technology-forward culture within the finance team through training and process improvements.
• Collaborate across finance, legal, tax, and investment teams to improve cross-functional processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA required.
• 8-10+ years of experience in private equity, partnership accounting, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and partnership accounting.
• Experience with fund accounting systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with automation tools, data analytics platforms, and workflow optimization.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

Compensation:
Salary: $140,000 – $170,000, Plus Bonus