Assistant Controller

Aduro Advisors is looking for bright and talented individuals to join our team working to support top-tier clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space.

Assistant Controllers have a dynamic role comprised of managing client relationships, executing on our mission of practical technical excellence, and playing a pivotal role in the growth and development of their team.

Why Aduro?

We’re not your typical fund administrators.

We’re modern, innovative, and backed by deep industry experience, allowing our clients to focus on investing while we handle the details.

We pride ourselves on providing our clients with thoughtful and adaptable service while leveraging best-in-class technology.

We thrive in a people-first culture where each team member can impact the success of the business.

We do this by investing heavily in training and development programs, providing ample opportunities for growth, and focusing on fostering a culture of collaboration and community.

An Assistant Controller is a leader in a team focused on a dedicated set of clients with the goal of delivering on the high quality of service and technical work Aduro is known for.

The Assistant Controller role is multifaceted in that you need to be able to play the role of preparer and reviewer at any given time.

In-depth knowledge and industry experience will enable you to best support your team and our clients.

This is not a single focus role; Assistant Controllers balance the needs of our clients with the needs of their team and provide solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with strong project management skills and thrives on finding solutions to new problems.

Here is the type of work you will do:

Act as the main-point-of-contact for multiple clients including:

Managing workflow and coordination of work amongst Aduro team members including but not limited to your Senior Controller or Controller, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants and Management Company Team members

Setting up and running recurring client check-in calls.

Topics to be covered include current status, open items, and an update from client on upcoming operational needs

Responding to ad-hoc client requests in a thoughtful and professional manner that is in-line with Aduro processes and industry best practices

All client request emails should be responded to within 24 hours

Reconcile banking transactions, prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledgers in accordance with US GAAP in the accounting system (Xero), including oversight of these activities performed by junior members of the team