Assistant Controller — CLO Products
Core
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and operational control for Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) vehicles, ensuring accuracy of financial data for internal stakeholders and external parties.
Role type
Senior fund accounting controller (structured credit)
Builds
Monthly/quarterly trustee reports, payment date reports, note valuation reports, and management-level financial packages for CLO strategies.
Domain
Asset management / Structured credit / CLO products
Required skills
Fund accounting, CLO structures (collateral accounting, waterfall mechanics), GAAP, regulatory reporting, loan/credit instruments, audit support, process improvement, Excel, fund accounting systems
Preferred skills
CPA, experience with Wall Street Office/ClearPar/Geneva, attribution analysis, new issuance/refinancing support
Responsibilities
Oversee full accounting lifecycle for CLO vehicles including collateral accounting and compliance test reporting; Review and approve trustee reports, payment date reports, and note valuation reports; Coordinate with trustees and administrators to reconcile collateral positions and NAV calculations; Review distribution waterfalls and payment calculations; Investigate and resolve PnL breaks between trading systems and administrator records; Prepare management-level financial packages summarizing performance and risk metrics; Support external audit processes and prepare audit schedules; Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and implement process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC