Controller - Compliance, Back Office Securities - New Jersey 07932

Controller - New Jersey 07932

Our client is an independent, leading-edge quantitative equity manager focused exclusively on U.S. equity portfolios offered in separate accounts. The firm currently manages over $20 billion for a prestigious global roster of corporate pension plans, public retirement systems, multi-employer funds, endowments, and foundations. Clients are served by a staff of 50+ professionals dedicated to research, quantitative systems, and implementation.

The candidate must have a CPA with public and private experience preferred. This role is heavily oriented towards Compliance

Candidates must be curious and want to learn/understand the investment management business as well as possess great attention to detail.

This position requires an individual to assist the CFO in overseeing and performing a variety of tasks within the compliance, back office securities operations, and finance areas.

Typical duties include:

* Maintenance and reporting of client account and composite returns
* Reviewing client reports and RFPs
* Compliance auditing of policies and procedures
* Interacting with outside auditors and regulatory bodies
* Client invoicing
* Corporate accounting
* Back-office operational responsibilities.


Must have strong communication and PC skills, including Excel, and be a well-organized, detail-oriented team player, able to meet deadlines. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, along with a minimum 5 years of industry experience. Familiarity with CFA Institute Global Investment Performance Standards is a plus. CPA is required.



Will Mechem
(646)784-0795

willm@wjtsearch.com

www.wjtsearch.com