eFinancialCareers

• Company

  The Quest Organization

• Location

  USA-NY-New York City

• Compensation

  $125,000 - $150,000 + Bonus

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  30 Dec 2008

• eFC Ref no

  476500

Our exclusive client, a family office, is seeking a top-notch Controller for their investment services team. Investments include equities, fixed income securities, hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate. Investment structures include trusts, foundations and partnerships.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain books and records for various entities including individuals, trusts, foundations and partnerships
• Review and reconcile investments on monthly/quarterly basis to statements and evaluate performance
• Track investment activity for hedge and private equity investments including capital calls, distributions and remaining capital commitments
• Preparing monthly cash flows, including estimating sources and uses, as well as other performance reports
• Prepare allocation schedules for capital calls and distributions
• Prepare wire instructions for capital calls, distributions and cash movements
• Ensure that capital calls, distributions and cash movements are sent / received
• Assist with cash management
• Prepare/review monthly cash reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies
• Assist in the completion of subscription documents for new investments and account documents for new brokerage accounts
• Work closely with tax accountants to facilitate timely completion of tax returns and preparation of quarterly tax payments
• Cross train on other responsibilities handled by the group
• Enhance controls and policies and procedures
• Special projects

Candidates must possess:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years related experience
• Knowledge of the securities industry including hedge and private equity funds, as well as familiarity with K-1's
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or similar general ledger package and Advent Axys portfolio software
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a small office environment, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word