An investment advisor in Connecticut is actively seeking a self-motivated and diligent professional to join their Public Companies team as an Assistant Controller. In this role, the Assistant Controller will build and maintain financial reporting models and analytics, as well as create ad hoc reports for management and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Controller will:

• Build and maintain reconciliations between administrator data and internal portfolio management systems
• Assist in development of management reporting for fully consolidated subsidiaries and significant equity stakes
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory and investor reporting (10Q/K, earnings releases, board packages, market data)
• Interact with portfolio management, risk, trade settlement, tax, and system development groups to accomplish tasks

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
  5-10 years of public accounting/fund accounting experience
  Quick and flexible learner with initiative to execute on projects independently
  Excellent analytical, quantitative, and computer skills
• Extensive knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Detail-oriented and organized

Desired skills

• Understanding of complex legal structures and related accounting consolidation issues
• Knowledge of REITs, loan originations and whole loans, structured products including mortgage-back securities, and derivatives
• Familiarity with SQL or other computer programming