Assistant Controller

Who you are

• The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience working in a mix of public and private accounting focusing on venture capital, private equity, or other closed-end fund structures
• 3-7 years of experience with a strong background in accounting
• Experience with venture capital, private equity, or other closed-end fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, and capital account allocations
• Experience coordinating with third party fund administrators
• Experience in managing audits of closed-end fund structure
• A working knowledge of limited partnership agreements, including management fee, carried interest, and waterfall provisions
• Familiarity with fair value measurement (ASC 820) for level 3 illiquid, privately held investments
• CPA preferred
• Experience in digital assets/crypto currencies
• Experience with venture-stage instruments such as SAFEs, convertible notes, token warrants, and direct token investment
• Experience with SPVs and co-investment vehicles
• Experience in client service or communicating directly with stakeholders

What the job involves

• This person will sit on the asset management team with primary responsibility for Galaxy’s venture capital and closed-end fund products, with the opportunity to broaden their responsibilities and support our liquid hedge fund products as needed
• This role will contain a unique opportunity to work on both the Finance and Operations teams and get involved in all middle and back-office functions of the funds
• Role will be much broader than a standard accounting role and include treasury, capital call and distribution execution, investment closing support, valuation support, automation, and various other operational functions
• Review quarterly and annual fund NAVs, capital account allocations, and partners' capital account statements across Galaxy's venture capital and closed-end fund products
• Manage the capital activity lifecycle — calculate and issue capital call and distribution notices, and track limited partner commitments, contributions, distributions, and unfunded balances
• Manage fund cash, expenses, and treasury, including funding of portfolio company investments and coordination of closing mechanics
• Prepare the quarterly Schedule of Investments and assemble valuation committee materials, coordinating with third-party valuation providers on portfolio company fair value marks under ASC 820
• Calculate and review management fees, carried interest, and distribution waterfalls in accordance with each fund’s limited partnership agreement
• Assist with product development, fund launches, and the formation of SPVs and co-investment vehicles
• Work with internal legal/compliance and the fund administrator, respond to investor inquiries, and support Operational Due Diligence sessions
• Maintain investment-level records across the portfolio, including cost basis, follow-on rounds, conversions, warrants, and realizations
• Monitor compliance with limited partnership agreements and side letters, including limited partner reporting obligations and information rights
• Coordinate the annual audit and tax process with fund administrators, auditors, and tax preparers, including review of partner K-1s
• Provide support to Galaxy’s liquid hedge fund products as needed, including NAV review and other operational work
• Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work

Benefits

• Equity Exposure for All Employees - Through broad and meaningful equity participation, we desire to have our employees work collaboratively and act as long-term shareholders
• 401(k) Contributions- Galaxy offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and access to both Traditional and Roth options (US-only)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave - You decide how many paid vacation and personal days off you want. Paid Parental Leave is available to give new parents the opportunity to care for and bond with their new child
• Full Paid Health Benefits - Company-paid health insurance for employees, partners, and other dependents, effective as of your start date
• Perks at Work - Galaxy provides various crypto education opportunities, a free Peloton membership with insurance, after-hours car service reimbursements, and more
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential, 24/7 access to mental healthcare with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist. Benefits include 8 free video sessions per person, per year, for employees and any of their dependents age 18+