Assistant Controller

Atlantic Group · Stamford, United States

A growing alternative investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its finance team. This role offers broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, operational finance, and stakeholder reporting functions.

Location: Stamford, CT (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Compensation: $140K-$160K base + target bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Review accounting records, financial reports, and reconciliations
• Coordinate with external service providers, auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes
• Assist with performance reporting, fee calculations, and financial analysis
• Review tax-related reporting and compliance deliverables
• Calculate management fees and report on fund performance
• Oversee cash management, treasury activities, and related reporting
• Monitor expenses, payments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in accounting, audit, tax, finance, or related fields
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred; Accounting degree required
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Experience managing relationships with external service providers
• Exposure to investment management, asset management, or alternative investments is a plus

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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