About the Opportunity
Our client, a global alternative investment manager, is seeking an Associate Director, Legal Entity Controller (LEC) Financial Reporting to oversee entity and departmental accounting for their management and advisory businesses in New York City. This role provides broad exposure to investment and management company accounting, GAAP and non-GAAP reporting, SOX controls, and cross-functional collaboration across high-impact teams.
The annual base salary range is $160,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee entity- and department-level accounting—including management fees, carried interest, equity method investments, and transaction allocations
- Ensure accurate GAAP and non-GAAP reporting, including revenue, expenses, balance sheet activity, and regulatory/statutory results
- Prepare journal entries and monthly analytics, and coordinate quarterly internal and external reporting (including earnings release, disclosures, and investor presentations)
- Partner closely with deal, fund, and investment teams to organize and record transactions across the firm and its subsidiaries
- Facilitate monthly and quarterly ACS transaction fee and revenue share preparation, reporting, and related reconciliations
- Manage and administer controlled reporting platforms (including automation and enhancements for reconciliations and reporting workflows)
- Maintain a strong SOX controls environment and document SOX process controls
- Support statutory filings and audit processes, and coordinate with senior management and technology teams on strategic initiatives
- Perform ad hoc analysis and support special projects as requested by leadership
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or CA strongly preferred
- 6–8 years of progressive experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred), investment management, or financial services
- Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment
- Exceptional ability to run projects end-to-end with minimal supervision
- Outstanding collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner across functions and leadership levels
