Vice President - Fund Controller at Brooklyn Investment Group

Sandy, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting – master’s degree preferred
  • CPA, CFA, or CMA required
  • 7+ years of experience in accounting – Either experience with a Big 4 firm or in the alternative investment industry considered
  • Experience with Geneva and Geneva World Investor is a plus but not required
  • Demonstrated leadership through team building, mentoring, and motivating professional staff
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures related to U.S. GAAP and accounting for investment companies (ASC Topic 946), fair value measurement (ASC Topic 820), and, where appropriate, principles of consolidation (ASC Topic 810)
  • Ability to calculate asset-based and performance fees, for example, management fees, incentive fees, and carried interest
  • Experience with Accounting / Auditing of Private Equity Funds and Structures
  • Advanced MS Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player, self-starter, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently

Responsibilities

  • Leading, developing, and mentoring a team of professionals to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables for one or more funds
  • Primary responsibility for internal and external communications of financial information and being the face of the Fund Financial Services Team for assigned funds
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and related schedules in accordance with GAAP, GIPS, and SEC marketing rule requirements
  • Provide oversight and review of limited partner communications, including partner statements, capital calls, distribution notices, etc., ensuring their completeness and accuracy
  • Interface effectively with our Client Solutions Group in preparing, reviewing, and approving due diligence requests to support capital-raising efforts
  • Review and approve work paper support and documentation related to accounting books and records
  • Approve fund payables for occurrence, completeness, accuracy, and classification
  • Coordinate with the Technical Accounting team to research changes in GAAP and make recommendations for fund compliance with new pronouncements
  • Review fund governing documents and side letters to ensure proper application of allocations, management fees, and carried interest, or other fees
  • Forecast fund cashflows and budgets with the Chief Investment Officer and the Investment Management Committee
  • Assist the asset management team with the quarterly valuation process of the underlying investments
  • Provide audit coordination services for funds to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of audited financial statements
  • Liaise with tax preparers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of tax reporting to investors
  • Evaluate personnel performance, recommending training, continuing education, and corrective action
  • Drive continual process improvement through the use and implementation of technology

Skills

GAAP
GIPS
SEC
Financial Reporting
Fund Accounting
Technical Accounting
Cash Flow Forecasting
Budgeting
Due Diligence

Brooklyn Investment Group

Integrates crypto and equity portfolios for advisors

About Brooklyn Investment Group

Brooklyn connects traditional financial advisors with digital wealth management by offering a platform for customized portfolios that include both cryptocurrency and equity investments. The platform features automated tax loss harvesting to enhance after-tax returns and provides professional risk management guided by an experienced Chief Investment Officer. Brooklyn's leadership team has extensive backgrounds in finance and technology, allowing them to deliver advanced tools and services to financial advisors. The company's goal is to improve investment performance and risk management for its clients.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$14.5MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Brooklyn's market share.
Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to Brooklyn's crypto portfolios.
Regulatory scrutiny on AI-driven services may increase compliance costs for Brooklyn.

Differentiation

Brooklyn integrates crypto and equity portfolios for financial advisors.
The platform offers automated tax loss harvesting to enhance after-tax returns.
Brooklyn's leadership includes experts from top-tier financial institutions.

Upsides

Brooklyn raised $21 million in Series A funding to scale its platform.
The rise of DeFi offers new crypto investment opportunities for Brooklyn.
Increased regulatory clarity around crypto benefits Brooklyn's portfolio offerings.

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