Fund Controller

Our Client is dedicated to providing their clients with the top quality service and our employees a rewarding career.

They offer a stimulating environment where employees can grow as a professional and develop long term careers, not just another job. "To this end we ensure our professionals have the support to achieve their career development and goals including professional certification reimbursement programs. In addition to competitive salaries, a casual work environment and an excellent benefits program we give our employees the chance to give back to the community through our social service activities."

"We celebrate our employee’s successes and believe successful employees lead to successful businesses. If you take pride in your work and want to take pride in your employer- contact us."

Fully remote or hybrid in Dallas, Texas

The controller ensures financial data is accurate according to client prescribed method of accounting, and ensures that reporting deadlines are met. The ability to interpret investment legal documentation and other source documents with a US GAAP application for investment companies is critical. The Controller will apply professional principles, practices and techniques to handle client relationship with innovative technology skills and processes. A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

Responsible for the day-to-day client relationship with the ability to triage questions and requests as well as provide guidance on private equity accounting and reporting Facilitate discussions between the client and internal groups, and manage all required documentation relative to the discussion Review and analyze capital structures for investments to determine what the accounting and related data requirements should be between the investment and fund Review capital calls, distributions, and valuation activity for investments of the client Review client reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while meeting all internal and external reporting deadlines Manage of technical research and application of US GAAP to accounting issues pertaining to investment companies and issues occurring in the investments. Plan, direct and supervise the efforts of a team to understand client requirements and deliver quality services on time in an efficient manner Automate and document processes as needed Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by management in support of the ongoing development of the client Supervise employees to ensure quality and productivity
Work collaboratively with technology and support personnel and maintain thorough knowledge of system capabilities and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Graduate Degree preferred
Licensed CPA


Experience:

Strong technical experience related to investment accounting.
Strong knowledge of partnership and investment company accounting Demonstrated ability to resolve complex accounting issues 5+ years professional work experience Big 4 public accounting preferred, especially when combined with partnership accounting, investment company accounting, and/or real estate accounting Financial statement preparation, including consolidations and footnotes Knowledge of foreign currency translation and accounting issues Proven track record of leadership and employee development Demonstrated ability to build relationships with other business areas Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Management and development of employees Ability to organize complex, time sensitive projects Proficiency in use of accounting system and related technologies