Assistant Controller

JCW is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading investment firm looking for an Assistant Controller to join their growing team. This is a high-visibility role overseeing fund accounting and financial reporting operations across multiple PE vehicles. The Assistant Controller will oversee quarterly fund reporting, review management fee and waterfall calculations, support audits and investor reporting, and contribute to performance analyses and regulatory filings. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the firm’s Manhattan office.

Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple private equity funds

Manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors, and tax professionals

Review quarterly financial statements, capital calls, and distribution notices

Validate fund performance metrics, including IRRs and waterfall calculations

Support audit and tax reporting processes and ensure timely deliverables

Prepare cash flow projections and liquidity analyses for fund operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

4–7 years of relevant experience in fund accounting, private equity, or alternatives finance

Strong understanding of accounting principles and fund reporting

CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred

Highly organized with strong analytical and review skills

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Financial Services

Investment Banking

Investment Management

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