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Robert Half

Assistant Fund Controller

Morristown, NJ · On-site

A well-established real estate investment and operating company in Morris County, NJ is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to oversee financial reporting, cash management, forecasting, and fund ...

Atlantic Group

Fund Controller (Hedge Fund)

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Job Overview - Fund Controller (Hedge Fund) Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000/year + bonus Location ... Audit Coordination: Assist with year-end audits and provide supporting documentation to external ...

GP Fund Solutions

Associate Fund Controller

Latham, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Associate Fund Controller - GP Fund Solutions As an Associate Fund Controller at GPFS, your work ... Oversee and assist with the year-end audit process, collaborating with external auditors and tax ...

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How much do assistant fund controller jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant fund controller in the United States is $102,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant fund controller?

Assistant Fund Controllers are finance professionals who support the management and oversight of investment funds, such as private equity or hedge funds. They assist the Fund Controller or Finance Manager with tasks like preparing financial statements, overseeing fund accounting, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Their role is crucial in maintaining accurate records and supporting the financial operations of the fund, helping to ensure transparency and trust for investors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant fund controller?

To thrive as an Assistant Fund Controller, you need strong accounting, financial analysis, and fund management skills, typically backed by a degree in finance or accounting and often a CPA qualification. Familiarity with fund accounting software (such as Investran or eFront), advanced Excel skills, and understanding of GAAP/IFRS standards are essential. Attention to detail, organizational abilities, and strong communication skills help you manage complex financial data and interact with stakeholders. These competencies ensure accurate fund reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective support for investment decision-making.

What are some common challenges assistant fund controllers face during financial reporting periods?

Assistant Fund Controllers often encounter tight deadlines and a high volume of complex data during quarterly and annual reporting periods. Ensuring accuracy in reconciliations, compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and effective communication with auditors and portfolio managers are typical challenges. Developing strong organizational and time management skills, along with proficiency in fund accounting systems, can help manage these peak periods more effectively. Collaboration with other finance team members is also essential to meet reporting deadlines and maintain data integrity.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Fund Controller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,439 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Assistant Fund Controller

Robert Half

Morristown, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

A well-established real estate investment and operating company in Morris County, NJ is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to oversee financial reporting, cash management, forecasting, and fund-level analysis across a portfolio of real estate investment entities. This role will review accounting completed by an offshore team, challenge results, and coordinate with asset managers, tax advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders.The ideal candidate has strong real estate accounting experience and understands partnership agreements, waterfalls, IRR hurdles, distributions, debt covenants, and liquidity planning.Advanced Excel skills are important, and Yardi Voyager experience is preferred. 

  • 5-8+ years' recent experience in a Fund Accounting capacity within the real estate industry
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, and strong GAAP accounting background
  • Excel: advanced skills for analysis and waterfalls
  • Knowledgeable with debt structures and covenants, and managing liquidity requirements
  • Ability to review and interpret tax returns, audit workpapers, partnership agreements, distributions, and allocation of proceeds
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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948

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