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Assistant controller at multi billion dollar NYC-based investment firm focused on partnership and investment accounting for credit funds. Actively overseeing funds with a total of roughly $7 billion AUM. Began career in public audit at large national firm Detailed reviewer of all fund capital activity, complex consolidated financials statements, ad-hoc investor reporting, marketing/fundraising materials in compliance with SEC requirements, fund metrics (IRRs, DVPI, RVPI, TVPI, multiples), cash management. In-depth knowledge of credit fund deals and GAAP treatment (corporate debt & securities, asset-backed securities, preferred and common equities, real estate and residential assets, legal assets, fund of fund investments, corporate loan originations, etc.) Valued and trusted team member with direct reports (associate and senior associate) working under controller, deputy and CFO. Experience working with fund administrators, investor services/relations, legal, valuations, tax, operations, deal teams.

Career Highlight 1: Created a file to carve out certain deal PnL and capital activity for investors in a main fund due to legal limitations. This demonstrated my ability to identify and correct complex investor allocation issues in a back-ended fund

Career Highlight 2: Was the main accounting team representative for creating a data warehousing site that consolidated pertinent accounting information for hundreds of accounting entities (ownership, tax information, closing dates, capital commitment periods, etc)

Career Highlight 3: Identified client control issues during my public audit career and was able to help layout plans for them to be fixed. My audit training and willingness to assist has helped me throughout my career in becoming a valuable member of accounting teams

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): Extensive knowledge of fund accounting (private equity, private credit, hedge fund). Ability to take a high level look at reporting deliverables while also detail oriented and ability to dive in and resolve any issues. Adaptable fund accountant with public audit background in NYC market. Quickly promoted 3 times in 5 years and trusted employee. Ability to work with various management and peer coworker styles

Strengths: Great communicator – ability to work on-site, hybrid and remote with great success. Ability to empower my associates and assisting on more complex issues. Ability to answer executives’ questions with confidence and accuracy

Hobbies & Personal Interests: Avid, yet not particularly impressive, golfer who enjoys being outdoors with friends and family. Big baseball fan who has recently gotten into ice hockey. Occasional hiker and trail walking enthusiast. I enjoy seeking out the next best restaurant in town

Education: BS Accounting & Finance

Credentials: Awaiting NYS CPA licensure (all educational, professional and examination requirements are fulfilled)

Industry Experience: Financial Services, Private Equity, Public Accounting, Real Estate, Wealth Management

Company Fit: Large and medium

Management Experience: 3 years managing 3-5 employees

Software Experience: Wall Street Office, Investran

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote