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Los Angeles Capital Management

Controller

Los Angeles Capital Management, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Los Angeles Capital, the "Firm", is a global equity manager of assets for leading institutions around the world. The Firm is recognized as a pioneer in dynamic equity management, utilizing proprietary technology to engineer equity portfolios that adapt to today’s equity market. The Firm’s senior investment professionals have worked together for three decades developing models for measuring and forecasting return and risk of global equity securities. The Firm manages approximately $34.2 billion as of June 30, 2025, across a wide variety of public equity strategies designed to meet institutional client return and risk objectives. The Firm has been ranked for seven years in a row by Pensions and Investments as one of the "Best Places to Work in Money Management." The Firm’s working environment places a strong focus on teamwork and values work‑life balance. The Firm offers a competitive compensation package that includes health care plans, 401(k), and top‑tier benefits. The Firm is 100% employee‑owned through a holding company structure and seeks to retain and motivate employees’ long term. Los Angeles Capital firmly believes the quality and commitment of the individuals are vital to the success of the Firm, ensuring that client expectations are exceeded.

Base pay range $128,100.00/yr - $150,300.00/yr

Position Overview Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Finance department, assist with the financial management of the firm, prepare consolidated financial statements and reports, and manage preparations of all related account analyses. The Controller will continually evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, manage accounting staff, and ensure the accuracy of the Firm’s accounting transactions and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the firm’s accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger and periodic closings

Supervise accounting personnel, including AP and payroll, coordinate training programs

Complete quarterly client billings and manage billing process across Finance and Operations departments

Prepare annual financial reports and quarterly internal financials

Prepare/review monthly journal entries, year‑end accruals, and closing entries

Document and update accounting processes and procedures

Prepare audit and tax requests annually

Prepare quarterly Board of Directors materials

Oversees preparation of business activity reports, works with the CFO to create financial forecasts and annual budgets

Establishes internal controls guidelines for accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP, performs and documents accounting research

Provides financial analysis related to capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Prepare internal ad‑hoc reporting as needed

Required Skills & Knowledge

B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or Business required

A minimum of 4‑6 years of prior work experience

Strong financial background, including preparation of financial statements required

Strong analytical and organizational skills needed with ability to perform required analysis quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.

Strong experience using Excel and system tools to develop analytical models and reports

Experience with international accounting and foreign currency

Prior experience with public accounting firm or asset management firm

Self‑motivated and ability to work independently

Desired Skills & Knowledge

CPA

Prior experience with calculating investment management fees

Experience with the following systems: NetSuite, Spreadsheet Server, Concur Expense, and Corporate banking platforms

This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA requiring weekly attendance.

Los Angeles Capital is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under rule 206(4)-5. Therefore, you will be required to disclose your prior political contributions.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries Investment Management

Los Angeles Capital is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status or disability.

For more information about the company, please refer to our website at www.lacapm.com.

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