Controller - Virtual Company
Austin, TX 78738
About the Job
Controller
Our client, a financial services firm, is seeking a Controller to join their growing middle-/back-office team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the core financial and operational activities of the firm and its associated funds. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and have the chance to grow professionally in a supportive and positive work environment. This position is hybrid, with an expectation of being in the office at least 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close and financial statement preparation for investment funds and general partner.
- Maintain an internal accounting system to shadow the administrator’s books.
- Review the administrator’s daily and monthly NAV reports and investor account statements for accuracy.
- Lead the team managing external auditors and tax accountants, serving as the primary point of contact with the fund administrator.
- Maintain policies, processes, and systems to ensure an effective control environment and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Participate in special projects and the implementation of new systems.
- Suggest efficiencies related to optimizing financing costs and tax loss harvesting.
- Enhance, automate, and streamline work processes.
- Research tax and financial statement impacts on potential transactions.
- Stay updated on industry accounting and tax practices for investment funds and general partners.
Requirements
- At least two to five years of experience in public accounting, third-party fund administration, or similar roles at an alternative investment fund.
- Strong understanding of partnership/fund accounting.
- Familiarity with partnership tax returns (K-1s, PFIC, state filings) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $125K - $250K per year.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.