Assistant Controller (onsite 1-2 days/week)

Vaco
$145,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Dallas
Aug 02, 2026
Assistant Controller Dallas, TX - in office 1-2X/week Our client is a well-established venture capital investment firm with approximately $5 billion in assets under management seeking an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance organization. This is a newly created position and the second accounting hire on the team, offering the opportunity to work directly with an accomplished Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in building a scalable finance function. The ideal candidate is technically strong, thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, and enjoys taking ownership across all aspects of fund accounting and corporate finance. This position offers significant visibility to firm leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the organization continues to grow. The ideal candidate profile is someone who began their career in the tax practice of a public accounting firm before transitioning into an accounting role within a venture capital, private equity, or alternative investment firm -or- A strong accounting background gained within an investment management or alternative asset management organization. Compensation: $150K + 20% Bonus Key Responsibilities Assist the CFO in overseeing the firm's accounting and financial reporting functions. Manage the accounting and reporting for multiple investment funds and related entities. Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements. Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting. Assist with fund audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors. Review fund expenses, allocations, and partner capital activity. Support tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisors and reviewing partnership tax deliverables. Assist with treasury, cash management, and liquidity planning. Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational processes. Participate in special projects, process improvements, and initiatives supporting the continued growth of the firm. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA strongly preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures. Experience within venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investment firms is highly preferred. 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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. 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. Representation Notice 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. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice 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. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. 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.