Job Description

Contract Controller – Alternative Investments
Location: ONSITE in Boston or New York City, must be local.
Compensation: $150/hr (W-2), open-ended contract, potential to convert to FTE (No c2c, no 1099) 

An established investment management firm seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee accounting, reporting, and operational controls for a group of alternative investment funds. This senior contract role involves close partnership with executive leadership and requires deep experience managing financial close, portfolio valuations, and regulatory compliance within complex investment environments. The assignment offers long-term growth potential based on evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct all accounting and financial reporting for multiple alternative investment vehicles with sophisticated structures

• Lead end-to-end month-end/quarter-end close cycles, including Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, fund performance reporting, and supporting documentation

• Oversee valuation processes for both liquid and illiquid assets, coordinating with third-party providers as necessary

• Ensure regulatory and investor reporting is accurate, timely, and fully compliant with relevant standards and guidelines

• Manage vendor and service provider relationships for fund administration, custody, and valuation services

• Provide executive-level business insights, analysis, and recommendations for process improvement

• Monitor daily cash flows, loan activity, and inter-entity fund movements

Required Background:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in fund accounting, controllership, or finance roles with alternative investments or complex portfolio funds

• Hands-on experience with NAV calculation, valuation of illiquid assets, and comprehensive fund performance reporting

• Proven track record in regulatory compliance and financial controls for multi-entity investment structures

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or advanced degree preferred

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; able to collaborate with leadership and technical teams in a fast-paced setting

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinker, solutions-oriented, with strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive under tight deadlines

• Effective relationship builder with both internal and external partners

Candidates must be based in Boston or New York City, with majority onsite presence required.

All inquiries handled in strictest confidence. Only those with direct experience managing complex alternative fund accounting, NAV, and valuation cycles will be considered.

 

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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