Assistant Controller overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting at Brilliant Corners. Improving workflow efficiency and mentoring a growing team in Los Angeles.
About the role
- Controller overseeing accounting and financial reporting for an operator-oriented investment platform focused on acquiring lower-middle-market businesses. Collaborating with senior leadership and external auditors in financial infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing firm and fund accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes
- Managing general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Managing cash controls, banking relationships, and cash forecasting; reviewing daily cash and investment activity as applicable
- Coordinating capital calls, distributions, and capital account activity; maintaining supporting documentation and audit trails
- Reviewing management fee calculations, expense allocations, and related billing/LP reporting support
- Preparing or overseeing preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting disclosures
- Coordinating with external fund administrators (as applicable), auditors, and tax advisors to ensure timely, accurate reporting
- Supporting partnership audit and tax processes with schedules and analysis for external auditors and tax preparers
- Maintaining and improving internal controls, policies, and procedures, including documentation and process discipline
- Supporting transaction-related accounting considerations including onboarding of new investments and integration planning
- Partnering cross-functionally with legal, tax, operations, and investment teams on new investments and restructurings
- Assisting with special projects, systems implementations, and internal ad hoc requests
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (or above)
- 5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or private equity, investment management, or fund administration
- CPA / CPA Candidate strongly preferred
- Strong technical accounting skills and comfort with complex structures
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced environment
- Strong working knowledge of Excel; experience with fund accounting systems a plus
- Experience working with external administrators and auditors preferred
Benefits
- comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
- paid time off
- life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- discretionary bonuses
- eligible for equity and other incentive compensation
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