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  • Location: West LA, California
  • $130000 base salary
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1525
  • Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

Title: Assistant Controller/Controller

Industry: Financial Services – Venture Capital/Private Equity

Location: West LA

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for an Assistant Controller/Controller in West LA within the Financial Services – Venture Capital/Private Equity industry. You would be responsible for liaising with third party fund administrators, coordinating audits, and managing compliance and investor relations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the COO, gain exposure to fund accounting and administration, and be a part of a dynamic and growing firm in the private equity space.

Description:
**Responsibilities**

  • Coordinate with third-party fund administrator and conduct initial reviews of quarterly NAV packages, financial statements, and partners' capital statements
  • Examine investor capital calls/distributions and notifications prepared by fund administrator
  • Aid in the quarterly valuation process, collaborate with deal teams to verify quarterly valuations for accuracy, and compile Valuation Committee materials
  • Engage with auditors and oversee the timely preparation of annual audits for funds and co-investment vehicles
  • Collaborate with third-party tax preparers to assess entity tax returns, investor K-1s, and tax projections, and manage tax payments
  • Support the investment closing process, review fund flows, conduct call back procedures, and initiate wire transfers
  • Handle fund line of credit advance requests, paydowns, reporting, and compliance certificates
  • Complete/review audit confirmations
  • Manage the distribution of portfolio company information to co-investors
  • Review employee expense reports
  • Initiate wire transfers for online payments
  • Assess quarterly portfolio company invoices for fees and expense reimbursements
  • Collaborate with compliance consultant, aid COO in ensuring timely issuance of regulatory filings
  • Fulfill data requests for annual compliance reviews
  • Compile information required for Form ADV and review drafts before filing
  • Review Form PF compiled by the Fund Administrator
  • Respond to investor data requests
  • Assist in reviewing investor decks and annual meeting presentations
  • Support in compiling a dataroom for fundraising activities, if necessary

**Qualifications**

  • Previous experience in fund accounting and administration
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively with auditors, tax preparers, and compliance consultants
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance procedures
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Experience in managing confidential information
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
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