Interim Controller

Daley and Associates

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$115–$125 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Expense Allocation, Expense Reports, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hedge Funds, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Management Accounting, Material Audit, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Process Management, Reconciliation, Venture Capital

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

3 days ago

Interim Controller
We are currently seeking candidates for an Interim Controller position at a highly successful investment firm located in New York, NY. The Interim Controller will oversee fund accounting and management company accounting activities, and will play a critical role in leading accounting through the upcoming audit. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity within an investment management, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital, endowment, or family office environment.

This is a 3-month contract position, paying between $115-$125/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work-model.

Responsibilities:

Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual close processes for management company and related investment entities.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Manage the accounting function through the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
Review financial statements, expense allocations, investor reporting, and capital activity reports prepared and delivered by third-party administrators.
Oversee accounts payable, expense reporting, and cash management activities.
Partner with external accounting firms on audit and tax deliverables.
Contribute to process improvement efforts related to accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls processes.
Perform financial reporting and ad-hoc analyses.
Assist with governance-related deliverables, including Audit Committee materials and supporting documentation.
Work cross functionally with internal operations and investments teams on initiatives.
Provide additional support as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including previous leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager capacity.
Strong experience owning funding accounting and management accounting responsibilities while ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance.
Previous experience in investment management, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital, family office, endowment, or related alternative investment environment.
Record of success in managing audits and liaising with external auditors.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to manage competing needs and timelines and adapt as needed.

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Jenny at jfriedman@daleyaa.com.

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About the Company

Daley and Associates

Daley And Associates, LLC (“DAA”) is a boutique search, executive, and contract staffing firm located in Boston, MA. We specialize in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences professionals at all levels. The firm was founded in 2005 by distinguished executives with over 30+ years of staffing agency experience with the mission to create a different kind of recruiting firm, one that provides a very hands-on, consultative approach to the clients they serve.

Daley And Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area. Our clients range from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.

COMPANY SIZE

20 to 49 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2005

WEBSITE

http://daleyaa.com/

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