Los Angeles Capital Management
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.
Los Angeles Capital is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our personnel and job applicants. Los Angeles Capital does not "sell" (as that term is defined in the CCPA) your personal information. Please see our Privacy Policy for details.
We kindly ask that external recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Los Angeles Capital Management by 2x.
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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.
Los Angeles Capital is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our personnel and job applicants. Los Angeles Capital does not "sell" (as that term is defined in the CCPA) your personal information. Please see our Privacy Policy for details.
We kindly ask that external recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Los Angeles Capital Management by 2x.
“Achieving Client Success through Research and Technology”
#J-18808-Ljbffr