What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller - Fund Services position at jtcgroup?
ROLE OVERVIEW
PURPOSE OF JOB
Founded in 2002 and based in Austin, TX, SALI Fund Services (“SALI”) a JTC Group Company, delivers a turn-key solution for the creation and administration of Insurance Dedicated Funds (“IDFs”) and separately managed accounts (“SMAs”). Our innovative platform enables investment managers to create tax-compliant IDFs and SMAs that seamlessly integrate with insurance company Private Placement Variable Annuity and Private Placement Life Insurance account platforms.
SALI serves a diverse group of clients,
from boutique hedge funds to the world’s largest wealth management
institutions. Currently, we administer over 250 IDFs and SMAs, collectively
representing more than $30 billion in assets. As a fund administrator, SALI is
dedicated to providing white-glove service, industry expertise, and operational
excellence for every client engagement.
The
Assistant Controller at SALI supports all aspects of fund accounting and
ensures the business meets its responsibilities to all investors and clients
with accurate, timely NAVs. This role reports to the Controller and Director of
Fund Accounting.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Support the planning, direction, and coordination of accounting functions, working closely with the Controller and fund accounting leadership to enable business growth and operational effectiveness.
- Assist with and oversee a fund accounting team responsible for the timely and accurate determination of Fund NAV’s and reporting to investors on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Support the annual audit and tax reporting for SALI Funds ensuring all fund information is accurate and complies with GAAP.
- Manage relationships with third party administration firms, subadvisors, audit and tax providers and internal counterparties.
- Partner with SALI leadership team to enhance controls, processes automation, process flow improvements, and implementation of best practices.
- Manage a group of fund accountants, mentoring and developing junior staff to provide bench strength for future growth.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- CPA
- Alternative investment, hedge fund or financial markets accounting experience or Big-4 experience auditing investment funds and/ or managers.
- Financial Services background.
- Successful track record of building and managing teams.
- 7 - 10 years of professional experience.
- Team player.