Assistant Controller

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Main Responsibilities

Assistant Controller will be responsible for providing the following to our CFO clients: 

• Daily recording and reconciliation of clients' equity, options, foreign exchange and derivative positions with counterparties utilizing portfolio management accounting systems 
• Coordination with Portfolio Managers and Counterparties to ensure timely settlement of all transactions
• Provide operational support for closed ended vehicles including Capital Call calculation, Deal closing support and Treasury Management 
• Prepare performance summaries and risk metrics reporting for distribution to clients and investors 
• Review client NAV's on a monthly basis or quarterly basis, including investor allocations, waterfall calculations and capital statements 
• Research corporate actions and review against prime broker records
• Assist with Client Valuation and Expense policies 
• Help prepare and coordinate payments to vendors across clients' funds and management companies 
• Utilize Bloomberg to re-value client holdings 
• Assist with internal projects and administrative duties. 
• Assist with Year End Audit and Tax deliverables

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s in accounting required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial services, with a focus in fund accounting, alternative investment, and client facing experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial software and systems, and strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with financial software, such as Power BI and Adaptive is a plus.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire to join our sophisticated start-up/family culture 
• Strong accounting and organizational background are necessary 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Must be a team player 
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines 
• Demonstrates integrity and a stellar work ethic 
• Ability to work onsite in San Francisco, CA, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid 2 to 3 day in-office model, once proven and successful in role.
• The salary range in Los Angeles, California is $80,000 - $105,0000, which includes a base salary and bonus, and will be based on experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex and large data sets.
• Proficient in financial modeling, valuation, and accounting principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.