Assistant Controller, Real Estate Fund Accounting / Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS & C Advent - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Dallas, TX

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Assistant Controller for Real Estate Fund Accounting / Private Equity Fund Accounting is responsible for overseeing fund administration services, managing client onboarding, and ensuring the accurate preparation of financial statements. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly in the context of private equity and real estate funds, and involves significant client interaction and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams supporting fund administration services to clients
• Manage client implementation and onboarding
• Plan and oversee the preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements and underlying work papers
• Demonstrate knowledge of accounting and manage the fund audit process
• Develop and maintain the internal Private Equity business reporting calendar
• Review client deliverables, including realized and unrealized gains/losses, management fees, investor allocations, investment data and partner's capital allocations
• Review and maintenance of general ledgers, sub ledgers and trial balances for multiple fund clients, according to various accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP/local GAAP)
• Aggregation, maintenance and reconciliation of key business and client metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 9+ years' experience in accounting, with a focus on Private Equity/Real Asset funds, Private Credit Funds, and/or Real Estate Funds
• CPA designation and/or MBA preferred
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
• Experience with Consolidated Financial Statements and Minority Interest required
• Excellent client relationship and project management skills
• Previous leadership, training, delegation and work review experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hybrid work environment
• Familiarity with alternative investment funds

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more