Assistant Controller in Fund Accounting

Our Venture Capital industry client located in Philadelphia is looking to hire an Assistant Controller in Fund Accounting on a direct-hire basis. The ideal candidate will have a mix of public/private and up to 5 years of experience with audit/fund accounting and fund management. The Assistant Controller Fund Accounting will play a key role in overseeing the client's fund administrators, supporting valuations and reporting, and making sure our partners get the transparency and accuracy they expect.

Salary $120K-$160K

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and more!

Schedule M-F (Hybrid schedule) In Office Tue, Wed, and Thur

Responsibilities:

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial statements and partner capital statements prepared by our fund administrators.

• Review valuation adjustments and support the Investment Team with quarterly portfolio reporting.

• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors during annual audit and tax cycles.

• Support investor reporting and respond to Partner due diligence questionnaires.

• Oversee our third-party compliance provider to ensure timely onboarding and monitoring.

• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and other fund operations.

• Maintain accurate records, cap tables, and documentation across funds.

• Assist the Investment Team with decision-making by analyzing financing documents and understanding capitalization structures.

• Jump in on other projects that keep the finance function and firm running smoothly.

For success, please be aware of expectations:

• Experience in asset management is highly preferred.

• Up to 5 years of experience with a public/private mix (audit and fund accounting)

• Pay attention to details. Numbers, statements, and disclosures are precise bto ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

• Be comfortable in the weeds. Ability to reconcile partner capital, review valuations, and analyze fund models.

• Be proactive. Don't just process — Anticipate what is needed and bring solutions forward.

• Have the ability to navigate ambiguity. Fund accounting isn’t always black and white, and always be resourceful when situations shift.

• Be curious about the investment side. Always eager to analyze financing documents, understand complex cap tables, and provide insights that help the Investment Team make better decisions.

• Be collaborative. Thrive working with our Controller, CFO, auditors, and fund admins to get things right.

• Be dependable. You know partners and leadership are counting on you, and you deliver consistently.

• Be growth-minded. Drive to deepen expertise in venture fund accounting and grow into greater responsibility over time.

• Work well around high performers. Keep professionalism and diplomacy top of mind, especially in high-stakes founder contexts.