Aduro Advisors

Assistant Controller

Aduro Advisors

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Act as the main-point-of-contact for multiple clients
  • Manage workflow and coordination of work amongst Aduro team members including but not limited to your Senior Controller or Controller, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants and Management Company Team members
  • Set up and run recurring client check-in calls covering current status, open items, and updates from clients on upcoming operational needs
  • Respond to ad-hoc client requests in a thoughtful and professional manner in-line with Aduro processes and industry best practices with a 24-hour response time
  • Reconcile banking transactions, prepare journal entries and maintain general ledgers in accordance with US GAAP in the accounting system (Xero), overseeing junior team members' activities
  • Drive month-end close process and raise follow-up questions to the Senior Controller, Controller or client (as appropriate)
  • Reconcile and maintain investment information for all fund investments
  • Prepare and/or review quarterly financial statements including partners’ capital allocations
  • Utilize proprietary investment management database (FundPanel) to send investor correspondence including capital contributions, distributions, and quarterly reporting
  • Update FundPanel for fund activity and investments
  • Coordinate the preparation of audit materials by the team and manage year-end financial statement audit and tax work
  • Use a risk-based approach to effectively delegate tasks to junior members of the team and act as a reviewer of their work
  • Proactively seek opportunities to assist the Senior Controller and/or Controller and gain exposure to more complex or higher risk tasks
  • Take ownership and responsibility for your own growth and development by proactively identifying your own training needs and seeking to fill these with the resources available at Aduro
  • Provide coaching and guidance to junior members of the team, and assist the Senior Controller/Controller by identifying training needs within the team

Requirements

  • Approximately 3-5 years of experience in the alternative asset industry; Venture Capital and/or Private Equity experience is preferred
  • External auditor experience / CPA certification / MBA a plus
  • In-depth understanding of US GAAP and partnership accounting including complex allocation waterfalls
  • Experience in a client-facing role leading engagements on multiple clients
  • Naturally resourceful, driven and have strong problem-solving skills
  • Value in providing excellent customer service, being thoughtful and know the details make the difference
  • Passion for mentoring and coaching team members
  • Prepared to “roll up your sleeves” and help the team when needed
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as Xero or Quickbooks
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & company holidays
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Company-wide social events and programs
  • Dog-friendly office in downtown Denver
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
US GAAPpartnership accountingjournal entriesbank reconciliationmonth-end close processfinancial statementscapital allocationsinvestment managementaudit preparationrisk-based delegation
Soft Skills
client managementproblem-solvingcustomer servicementoringcoachingteam collaborationcommunicationresourcefulnessownershipprofessionalism
Certifications
CPAMBA