We are seeking a Corporate Controller to join its Los Angeles-based team. This role will report to the CFO.
The scope will span traditional management company accounting, along with fund and portfolio collaboration, quarterly reporting and compliance, and understanding/support in tax-related workstreams.
The ideal candidate would be resourceful, flexible, and balanced. The role can require frequent coordination
between various groups, including the investment team, third party administrators and accounting, tax and legal advisors. Good teamwork and communication skills will be key for success.
Primary functions and essential responsibilities
• Managing the AP process, ensuring proper approval and coding, and preparing weekly wire and ACH payments
• Maintaining vendor records, including W-9s, tax documents and contracts
• Reviewing and approval of employee expense reports
• Lead the month-end closing process for the management company, including preparing journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
• Supporting quarter-end and year-end close process and 1099 filings
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal accounting policies
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of new processes and procedures
• Assisting with various ad hoc projects
Qualifications
Education:
• BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, or Finance preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Experience Required:
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc)
General Requirements:
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced,
dynamic environment; a positive culture carrier for our team
• A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative and fast-
paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and
adaptability while resolving issues with minimal supervision
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; strong time management and
prioritization skills
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills; strong customer focus
• High accuracy and detail orientation; confident decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to adapt to different audiences
• Attention to detail, balanced with common-sense practicality
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours, especially during year-end processes and live transactions
