Assistant Fund Controller - Alternative Asset Manager in Boston

Assistant Fund Controller - Alternative Asset Manager in Boston 

We’re partnering with a well-established, employee-owned alternative investment manager with approximately $10 billion AUM. The firm is seeking a Fund Controller to join its multi-strategy accounting team, overseeing fund control and operations across a diverse range of asset classes and investment vehicles.

This is an opportunity to go beyond traditional fund accounting. You’ll work closely with investment professionals, client relations, compliance, operations, and external service providers to enhance operational processes, support new fund launches, and deliver an exceptional investor experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee fund operations, NAVs, financial statements, investor reporting, and annual audits.

• Manage relationships with third-party administrators, banks, auditors, and other strategic service providers.

• Drive operational improvements and help evolve the fund operating model.

• Coordinate valuation processes, review direct investment valuations, and support valuation committee materials.

• Partner with investment and client relations teams on financial analysis, investor deliverables, and due diligence requests.

• Support regulatory reporting, fund budgeting, treasury activities, and investor redemptions.

• Collaborate on new fund launches and ensure operational readiness across the platform.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in private markets finance and operations, open-ended funds, fund administration, or a related asset management environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of partnership accounting practices and standards.

• Experience overseeing third-party administrators, coordinating audits, and managing complex fund deliverables.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with large data sets.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or equivalent accounting qualification preferred.

$130K-$160K base salary depending on experience.

If you are interested, please apply directly and email your resume to Cassidy Sullivan at csullivan@daleyaa.com.