Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Industry: Institutional Asset Management

Florham Park, NJ | Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 remote)

Our client is an equity investment firm managing institutional assets for pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients is hiring a Financial Controller to work directly alongside the CFO. This is a lean organization — the role is hands-on and broad by design, meant to take work directly off the CFO's plate rather than sit within a large, specialized finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CFO on forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
• Assist with daily operational tasks, client deliverables, and onboarding new client mandates
• Manage accounting functions including bookkeeping, accounting systems, and vendor relationships
• Assist in preparing tax returns and internal/external financial statements under GAAP
• Maintain accurate reporting on firm performance, AUM tracking, and management/incentive fee calculations
• Collaborate with Operations, Compliance, and Portfolio Management on investment mandate reporting
• Oversee vendor relationships in fund administration, audit, and tax
• Support client and regulatory reporting (Form ADV, Form PF, GIPS compliance)
• Provide financial analysis supporting business development
• Contribute to risk management, internal controls, and process improvement

What They're Looking For

• Background in finance/accounting, ideally with some asset management or financial services exposure
• Comfortable at a small firm — hands-on, willing to wear multiple hats, and eager to learn
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting fundamentals; CPA a plus
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/financial systems
• High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and strong communication skills