Job Description
Job Description
We're partnered with a leading private equity firm that's looking to hire an Assistant Controller to join its small, high-caliber accounting and operations team. The role offers broad exposure across fund and management company accounting, as well as direct involvement in portfolio valuation and performance analysis. The firm invests heavily in well-known tech companies that most people use daily — innovative, recognizable names that make the work genuinely exciting.
Why it stands out:
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Culture: driven but down-to-earth team; everyone's sharp, collaborative, and approachable
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Talent: nearly the entire accounting group comes from Big 4 backgrounds and is highly regarded in the industry.
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Compensation: excellent pay, top-tier benefits, and a true work-life balance.
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Flexibility: hybrid schedule with a flexible start date.
Qualifications:
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Background in public accounting or private equity/fund accounting
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Strong understanding of financial reporting and valuation concepts
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Highly detail-oriented with a proactive, hands-on mindset
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CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
The firm rarely hires, this is one of the few Assistant Controller opportunities they've opened in years.