Management Company Senior Controller

Aston Carter•Boston, MA

3d•$180,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Management Company Senior Controller is responsible for accounting, operations, financial reporting, and tax preparation for the Management Company. Reporting to the Head of Management Company Finance, the role serves as a thought partner on financial management and oversees accounting staff, including internal staff and third-party providers. The position maintains multiple sets of financial books, supports accurate reporting and strong internal controls, manages cash flow, improves processes, and provides timely financial information to stakeholders across the firm. The Senior Controller leads close processes, financial statement audits, tax coordination, payroll-related activities, and administration of the NetSuite system. The role also guides day-to-day team operations and collaborates across the finance function to standardize processes and improve efficiency. This is a permanent, hybrid position based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Expertise in Excel and financial systems.
Detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple projects.
Sound judgment and discretion when navigating complex or ambiguous situations.
Highly motivated, organized, proactive self-starter and team player.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Highly collaborative.
Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
Skills listed include Excel pivot tables, Excel VLOOKUPs, general ledger, and accounting.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or MBA.
Management company experience.
Experience in management-company or corporate accounting at an alternative investment company or professional services firm.
Experience with NetSuite, Concur, or IntegriDATA.

Responsibilities

Establish procedures for complex journal entries, supporting schedules, quarterly distributions, and other accounting operations across management reporting, tax-basis, and GAAP accounting.
Drive timely and accurate quarterly and year-end close processes.
Review and prepare quarterly and annual financial statement schedules and other financial reporting materials as needed.
Lead the annual financial statement audit process with independent accountants.
Oversee accounts payable, travel and expense, and accounts receivable functions, maintaining responsibility for accuracy and controls while the Assistant Controller manages day-to-day execution.
Ensure appropriate, accurate, and compliant expense allocations across fund entities, portfolio companies, affiliates, and non-affiliates, and maintain allocation procedures.
Manage the payroll function, including the third-party administrator.
Partner with HR on the 401(k) plan and other benefits affecting payroll and compensation reporting, including monitoring and reviewing monthly employee 401(k) payroll deductions.
Lead the annual 401(k) audit and operational aspects of the plan.
Prepare tax schedules and corresponding tax adjustments for Management Company tax-basis financials.
Coordinate with tax advisors on timely completion and filing of Management Company federal and state tax returns and other tax forms.
Oversee and actively manage NetSuite, including serving as an administrator and subject matter expert on key processes.
Collaborate across the finance function to standardize processes, share best practices, and improve efficiency.
Lead day-to-day team operations, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to internal team members and the third-party administrator.
Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the team and business.