Assistant Controller

  • Company

    The Quest Organization

  • Location

    New York, NY

  • Compensation

    $100,000-$125,000 Plus Bonus

  • Position Type

    Employee

  • Employment type

    Full time

  • Updated

    20 May 2008

  • eFC Ref no

    402466
Our exclusive NYC Hedge Fund Client/Family Office is seeking a top-rated Assistant Controller level candidate for a newly created position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • He or she will be responsible for maintaining and processing the Company’s fiscal records and transactions in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with Company policies and goals.
  • This individual will be expected to ensure efficient, secure, integrated financial reporting, and will have accountability for the preparation and accuracy of profit and loss statements and projections, cash flow statements and analysis, budgets, and monitoring the Company’s performance, inclusive of budget to actual variance analysis and detailed explanations.
  • He or she will oversee a staff of two, and the primary responsibilities will include the daily preparation of profit and loss statements, overseeing all trading activity and the reconciliation of trades, preparation of performance analysis, preparing financial statements, capital account reports, budgets, and cash flow statements.
  • He or she will also be charged with the responsibility of maintaining the general ledger and will work directly with the Chief Investment Officer in providing detailed and accurate analysis to support the investments.
  • This individual will also function as the primary liaison to the external accountants.


    • QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelors Degree in accounting and a minimum of four years of hedge fund or family office experience, preferably a combination of public accounting and financial services.
  • A Certified Public Accountant designation (CPA) is strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of investment and partnership accounting and high-net worth taxes is highly preferred and financial product knowledge of equities and derivatives is a plus.
  • The successful candidate should be very computer literate and have demonstrated proficiency with various accounting software, including QuickBooks, and advanced Excel skills; experience with Advent software is a plus.
  • It is vital that this individual possesses solid technical skills to ensure that all financial transactions are executed and documented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • The ideal candidate must be a hands-on individual and a team player that possesses the financial, administrative and interpersonal skills, as well as the overall business acumen to deal with complex investment issues, and successfully perform in the role of Assistant Controller.
  • The successful candidate must have superior leadership and management skills, strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to make presentations and communicate effectively with senior executives, and a poised, professional demeanor and presence.
  • He or she should be a highly organized and detail oriented professional with the ability to handle multiple tasks and achieve necessary results in a timely manner.
  • Additionally, the candidate must have high integrity, and be a proactive, bright, take-charge individual that possesses a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and effectively in a vibrant, entrepreneurial environment.

    • Company:

      The Quest Organization

    • Website:

      www.questorg.com

    • Recruiter Ref:

      AC/Family Office

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