Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Job Title: Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Location: New York City - on-site

Reports To: Controller

Department: Accounting and Finance

Compensation: $150k

About the job

We are a rapidly growing Special Situations fund with over $4 billion in AUM and a commitment to 

innovation and excellence. As a new member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our 

operational infrastructure and driving forward our mission.

At LuminArx, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge and creative financial structures, which will 

offer you challenging and rewarding opportunities to advance your career. Reporting directly to the 

Controller, you'll be deeply involved in all facets of accounting, from managing the books and 

records for our Funds and Management Company to handling valuations, financial and investor 

reporting, and tax compliance.

This role provides a comprehensive view of our business, allowing you to collaborate with diverse 

teams across the organization, including Investment, Operations, Business Development, Legal, and 

Compliance. You'll also work closely with our external service providers, gaining broad exposure 

and contributing to our firm's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting

o Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of fund transactions, including capital calls, 

distributions, credit line draw/paydowns and investment activities.

o Determine appropriate accounting treatment and perform research on new and proposed accounting 

guidance.

o Review and reconcile to the Fund Administrator and maintain shadow books and records.

o Review monthly NAV closings, investor capital statements, capital call/distribution notices, 

expense allocations, investor reporting and K-1s.

o Assist in monitoring investments and analyzing performance.

o Calculate and model new fund structure fee calculations, investor allocations, IRR, and other 

fund and investment related calculations.

• Financial Reporting

o Supervise year-end audits for assigned funds.

o Review financial statements.

• Tax

o Liaison and help manage relationship with tax providers.

o Assist in setting up new Funds and investment SPVs.

• Valuations

o Assist with the monthly valuation of investments, working closely with the investment team and third-party valuation specialists.

• Management Company

o Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping, annual budgeting, audits and tax.

o Respond to request and inquiries from investment team members, counterparties, Investors, potential investors and due-diligence requests.

o Provide senior management with timely updates of periodic projections of overall performance, key Fund events.

o Assist with special projects and internal ad-hoc requests.

o Proactively look for ways to improve processes and incorporate technology solutions. Participate in new technology initiatives and other platform projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Accounting.

• 3-8 years of experience related to alternative investments (e.g., credit funds, special situations fund) or public accounting.

• Solid understanding of Investment Company financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of credit investments.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros preferred).

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant

• Experience with credit instruments, asset back instruments, and/or originated loans.

• Exposure to performance attribution, cross-asset exposure analysis and data automation.

• Experience with Python, SQL, or VBA for automation and data analysis.

Skills and Attributes

• Innovative Thinker: Possess a can-do attitude with a self-motivated drive, capable of thinking outside the box and proposing creative solutions.

• Team Player: Willingness to go the extra mile and contribute as part of a high-performing team.

• Effective Communicator: Always maintain open communication, ensuring clarity and transparency.

• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage people and processes, fostering a positive culture and work environment.

• Ownership: Take full responsibility for work products and processes, demonstrating accountability and initiative.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Relationship Management: Skill in managing relationships and workflows with external partners, ensuring seamless collaboration.

• Detail-Oriented: Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Organizational Excellence: Demonstrate superior organizational skills, efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities.

• Time Management: Ability to multitask and work effectively within tight timeframes.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills are essential; experience with VBA, coding, and AI is a plus.

• Tax

o Liaison and help manage relationship with tax providers.

o Assist in setting up new Funds and investment SPVs.

• Valuations

o Assist with the monthly valuation of investments, working closely with the investment team and 

third-party valuation specialists.

• Management Company

o Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping, annual budgeting, audits and tax.

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o Respond to request and inquiries from investment team members, counterparties, Investors, 

potential investors and due-diligence requests.

o Provide senior management with timely updates of periodic projections of overall performance, key 

Fund events.

o Assist with special projects and internal ad-hoc requests.

o Proactively look for ways to improve processes and incorporate technology solutions. Participate 

in new technology initiatives and other platform projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Accounting.

• 3-8 years of experience related to alternative investments (e.g., credit funds, special 

situations fund) or public accounting.

• Solid understanding of Investment Company financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of credit investments.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros preferred).

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant

• Experience with credit instruments, asset back instruments, and/or originated loans.

• Exposure to performance attribution, cross-asset exposure analysis and data automation.

• Experience with Python, SQL, or VBA for automation and data analysis.

Skills and Attributes

• Innovative Thinker: Possess a can-do attitude with a self-motivated drive, capable of thinking 

outside the box and proposing creative solutions.

• Team Player: Willingness to go the extra mile and contribute as part of a high-performing 

team.

• Effective Communicator: Always maintain open communication, ensuring clarity and 

transparency.

• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage people and processes, fostering a positive culture and work 

environment.

• Ownership: Take full responsibility for work products and processes, demonstrating 

accountability and initiative.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Relationship Management: Skill in managing relationships and workflows with external partners, 

ensuring seamless collaboration.

• Detail-Oriented: Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing 

high-quality work.

• Organizational Excellence: Demonstrate superior organizational skills, efficiently managing 

multiple tasks and priorities.

• Time Management: Ability to multitask and work effectively within tight timeframes.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills are essential; experience with VBA, coding, and AI is 

a plus.