Management Company Senior Controller

Aston Carter•Boston, MA

6d•$180,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Management Company Senior Controller is responsible for all aspects of accounting, operations, financial reporting, and tax preparation involving the Management Company. The role serves as a thought partner to the Head of Management Company Finance on the Management Company’s financial management and maintains multiple sets of financial books, accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, cash flow management, process improvements, process documentation, and timely financial information for firm stakeholders. The position also oversees accounting staff, both internal and third party. The Senior Controller oversees close and reporting processes, audits, tax coordination, payroll-related responsibilities, expense allocation, and the NetSuite system. The role provides day-to-day team leadership 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 other financial systems.
Experience with Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, general ledger, and accounting.
Detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple projects at once.
Sound judgment and the ability to exercise discretion in 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.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or MBA.
Management company experience.
Management company or corporate accounting experience at an alternative investment company or professional services firm.
Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, Concur, or IntegriDATA.

Responsibilities

Establish procedures for complex journal entries, supporting schedules, quarterly distributions, and other accounting operations, ensuring accurate financials for 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 reasonable, 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 the timely completion and filing of Management Company federal and state tax returns and other tax forms.
Oversee and actively manage the NetSuite system, including serving as an administrator and subject matter expert on key processes.
Collaborate with finance colleagues to standardize processes, share best practices, and improve overall 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.