Assistant Controller
About Baron Capital
Baron Capital is a leading asset management firm founded in 1982. We believe that hiring, retaining, and nurturing talented individuals who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and innovation is the key to our success. This means creating a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all, as well as providing the resources and support our employees need to succeed. We take pride in our exceptionally low turnover and consider it a testament to our culture of collaboration and open communication. If you are looking for a career where you are part of a dynamic team where you can truly make a difference, we invite you to consider joining us.
About the Role
Assist with the month-end close and firm financial reporting, including regulatory filings, year-end audit and preparation of the financial statements. Maintain compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS). Review new proposals for prospective clients and marketing materials for clients.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the month-end close process including bank reconciliations and accruals and the preparation of monthly financial statement reporting and cash flow for management.
- Liase with outside auditors and assist in providing all documents for the year-end audits for our private funds, firm, 401k and GIPS audits.
- Prepare firm year-end audited individual and consolidated financial statements for all entities.
- Assist with the monthly investment and separately managed account reconciliation process and quarterly statement reporting.
- Assist with monthly GIPS strategy performance reporting and review and analyze monthly account dispersion.
- Assist with quarterly regulatory FINRA focus filings.
- Assist with board reporting and income statement variance analysis.
- Review new proposals for prospective clients and marketing materials for clients.
- Review all expenses paid to vendors.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CPA a plus but not required
- 7-10 years of public/private accounting experience in the financial services industry.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules and practices
- Knowledge of various investment vehicle types and their related accounting treatments
- Knowledge of FINRA regulatory filings and compliance standards related to GIPS
- Proficient with Microsoft excel
- Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize several different tasks
- Possess excellent organizational, planning and overall time management skills
- Effective written communication required
The base salary range for this position is based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. It is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. It also participates in the Firm's 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan. The Firm's comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, along with short and long-term disability insurance coverage. In addition, the Firm offers paid time off programs, free corporate gym access, subsidized in-office lunch options, and various employee discounts/perks programs.
Note to third parties: Baron Capital is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Pay Transparency
$125,000 - $140,000 USD
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