Senior Fund Controller

MUFG Investor Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Senior Controller ensures financial data is accurate according to client prescribed method of accounting, and ensures that reporting deadlines are met. The ability to interpret investment legal documentation and other source documents with a US GAAP application for investment companies is critical. This individual will apply professional principles, practices and techniques to handle client relationship with innovative technology skills and processes. In addition you will lead a team of accounting professionals of varying skill and expertise levels, overseeing and reviewing work to ensure all applicable standards are met. A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Graduate Degree preferred
Licensed CPA preferred, but not required
Strong technical experience related to investment accounting and a strong knowledge of partnership and investment company accounting is strongly preferred
Have the demonstrated ability to resolve complex accounting issues
Seven (7) + years professional work experience
Big 4 public accounting preferred, especially when combined with partnership accounting, investment company accounting, and/or real estate accounting
Financial statement preparation, including consolidations and footnotes
Knowledge of foreign currency translation and accounting issues
Proven track record of leadership and employee development
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with other business areas
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Management and development of employees
Ability to organize complex, time sensitive projects
Proficiency in use of accounting system and related technologies

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of client contact and manage the client relationship with the ability to triage questions and requests as well as provide guidance on private equity accounting and reporting
Facilitate discussions between the client and internal groups, and manage all required documentation relative to the discussion
Review and analyze capital structures for investments to determine what the accounting and related data requirements should be between the investment and fund
Review capital calls, distributions, and valuation activity for investments of the client
Review client reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while meeting all internal and external reporting deadlines
Take responsibility for the overall client team engagement budget; identify and resolve staffing issues with the fund team
Plan, direct and supervise the efforts of a team to understand client requirements and deliver quality services on time in an efficient manner
Automate and document processes as needed
Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by management in support of the ongoing development of the client
Supervise employees to ensure quality and productivity
Work collaboratively with technology and support personnel and maintain thorough knowledge of system capabilities and best practices