Assistant Controller

About the role

Aduro Advisors seeks Assistant Controllers to support top-tier clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space. The role involves managing client relationships, executing on practical technical excellence, and contributing to team growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and coordinate work among Aduro team members, including Senior Controller, Controller, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants, and Management Company Team members.
• Set up and run recurring client check-in calls covering current status, open items, and client updates on upcoming operational needs.
• Respond to ad-hoc client requests in line with Aduro processes and industry best practices, ensuring responses within 24 hours.
• Reconcile banking transactions, prepare journal entries, and maintain general ledgers using US GAAP in Xero, overseeing these activities by junior members of the team.
• Drive month-end close process and raise follow-up questions to the Senior Controller, Controller, or client as necessary.
• Reconcile and maintain investment information for all fund investments.
• Prepare and/or review quarterly financial statements, including partners' capital allocations.
• Utilize proprietary investment management database (FundPanel) to send investor correspondence and quarterly reports, updating FundPanel for fund activity and investments.
• Coordinate the preparation of audit materials, manage year-end financial statement audit and tax work, and use a risk-based approach to delegate tasks and review junior members' work.
• Proactively seek opportunities to assist the Senior Controller and/or Controller, gaining exposure to more complex or higher-risk tasks.
• Identify and fill training needs to support personal growth and development, and coach and guide junior members of the team.

Requirements

• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in the alternative asset industry, with Venture Capital and/or Private Equity experience preferred.
• Experience in external auditing and CPA certification, or MBA, is a plus.
• An in-depth understanding of US GAAP and partnership accounting, including complex allocation waterfalls.
• Experience in a client-facing role leading multiple client engagements.
• Natural resourcefulness, drive, and strong problem-solving skills.
• A passion for excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• A desire to mentor and coach team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems like Xero or Quickbooks.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to find solutions to new problems.
• Preparedness to "roll up your sleeves" and assist the team when needed.

Skills

• US GAAP and partnership accounting expertise.
• Client-facing experience and leadership in multiple client engagements.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency and accounting system knowledge.

Benefits

The Assistant Controller position offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000, determined based on current market data and candidate experience level. Eligible for the Aduro Bonus Program. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Company-wide social events and programs
• Dog-friendly office in downtown Denver