<ul><li><strong><em>Established PE Firm in the Boston Area </em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Assistant Fund Controller</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>$140-160k + bonus + amazing retirement, full health, work life</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>All in comp to exceed $200k.</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>2 days in Boston area office a must.</em></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>A highly regarded investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to support fund-level accounting, reporting, and operational finance functions. This role blends technical accounting expertise with process oversight, systems optimization, and innovation initiatives. The position partners cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient operations, while helping drive continuous improvement through automation and modern technology tools.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead fund and vehicle accounting, reporting, financial statement preparation, investor reporting, and audit coordination.</li><li>Manage third-party administrators and oversee fund accounting deliverables, capital activity, and related stakeholder communications.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, policies, and governing agreements, partnering with tax, legal, and operations teams as needed.</li><li>Support investment transactions, treasury activities, and broader finance process documentation and controls.</li><li>Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, automation, and data-driven technology enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability. </li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support a large public company in Beverly, Massachusetts on a Long-term Contract basis. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, strengthen compliance processes, and provide dependable financial leadership in a corporate environment. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit readiness, and contributing to priority accounting initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily general ledger activity and help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records across accounting operations.<br>• Lead month-end and quarter-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and timely completion of reporting deliverables.<br>• Prepare and review accruals, reconciliations, and other supporting schedules to maintain strong balance sheet integrity.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting financial statement audit activities.<br>• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts through control documentation, testing coordination, and follow-up on remediation items.<br>• Contribute to financial reporting processes by helping produce clear, accurate, and compliant accounting information for stakeholders.<br>• Assist with accounting projects tied to enterprise systems and process improvements, including implementation-related support where needed.<br>• Provide coverage for core accounting leadership responsibilities and help maintain continuity within the corporate headquarters finance function.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a fast-paced finance team on a Contract basis in Norwood, Massachusetts. This role will provide hands-on accounting and compliance support across daily operations while helping the organization manage a high volume of financial activity. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, thrives in a busy environment, and can work independently with precision and sound judgment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage sales tax filing activities and help maintain accurate multi-state tax compliance.<br>• Oversee inventory-related accounting processes and ensure transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger.<br>• Support day-to-day accounting operations, including purchase order reconciliation and other high-volume financial tasks.<br>• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial records.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and audit preparation.<br>• Research tax regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance matters to support ongoing business needs, including state-level readiness efforts.<br>• Provide additional accounting support to leadership and help relieve workload across the finance team during a critical period.<br>• Work within Sage Intacct to maintain records, analyze activity, and improve reporting accuracy.