Associate Fund Controller

Location

Minneapolis, MN | United States

Job description

Job Title:  Associate Fund Controller

Company: GPFS is the fund administrator of choice for a wide range of clients in the US, UK, and EU. Every day, with every decision and every client interaction, our values serve as guideposts, to improve the quality of our work, and strengthen our employee and client relationships.

As a business that is all about people; culture isn't an initiative, it's an innate value that's critical to every decision we make. At GPFS, people come first.

At GPFS, diversity is a source of strength, both from our people and ideas. GPFS is a collaborative team-oriented organization where we support each other both personally and professionally. Our culture is defined by our behavior, our curiosity and our support of innovative ideas and perspectives.

Our inclusive culture supports and encourages our team members to try new things, share ideas openly and always ask the question why. It brings us together and makes the team stronger by inspiring all to connect, belong and thrive.

Location:  Minneapolis, MN

While our primary location is in Latham NY, we will consider candidates outside of the Latham NY area for remote positions in the following states: CT, MI, NC, PA, TX

Job Type: Full-time

GPFS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Fund Controller to join a dynamic team. In this role you will lead a team of accountants in the processing and review of reconciling cash, securities and other financial transactions to ensure accurate accounting records for the assigned entities as well as prepare reports in accordance with various accounting rules, Partnership Agreements or client specific requirements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide client service on a range of matters including recording and analyzing transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of work paper packages
• Assistance in the coordination of external audits
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Create and review partner capital calls, monthly and quarterly partner capital statements including calculation of partner allocations
• Calculate and review waterfall models, distribution notices, and management fees
• Onboarding new clients
• Build and maintain relationships with one or more clients, managing client expectations, and meeting all client deliverables
• Provide training and mentoring to the Accountants and Senior Accountants
• Review Accountants and Senior Accountants work
• Help manage year-end audit process and support external auditors and tax teams with requested financials
• Participate in client planning meetings
• Complete client adhoc projects
• Foster and protect the GPFS culture.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting\Finance or related degree, Master's degree preferred
2. 4+ years accounting experience, 2+ years private equity experience
3. CPA qualification desired
4. Strong knowledge of industry and accounting principles
5. Ability to lead a team of Accountants\Senior Accountants
6. Proficiency with software related products such as Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Master's degree in accounting or related field
2. CPA
3. Private fund administration experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic team.
2. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
3. Flexible and able to multitask; ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Other Duties

This role will be part of a fast-growing small business that from time to time may require hands on help for other client service work.

GPFS Vision

Our purpose is to create enduring relationships with our employees and clients by constantly delivering exceptional opportunities and service.

GPFS Value Statement

Investing in people and culture

Core Values

Camaraderie:  Being supportive of one another and celebrating each other's successes.

Excellence:  Consistently delivering exceptional work and going above and beyond

Empowerment:  Fostering a deep sense of agency and ownership over one's choices and actions

Innovation: The drive to think differently and solve problems creatively

Inclusion:  Recognizing individual's unique strengths and perspectives with mutual trust and respect

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