Private Equity Operations Associate / Assistant Controller
Location: Remote
Schedule: Some Flexibility / Relaxed Hours
Compensation: $80,000 – $120,000 base (commensurate with experience) + potential bonus
We are seeking a motivated and intellectually curious Operations Associate / Assistant Controller to support the firm’s CFO/COO in overseeing the firm’s accounting and operational functions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who wants direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic private investment platform.
This is a collaborative position. The successful candidate will work closely with the other team members and external partners rather than operating independently in isolation. At the same time, the role requires the ability to think critically, take initiative, and contribute thoughtful ideas within a team-oriented environment.
GiantLeap Capital is an emerging private investment firm with a differentiated mandate: we invest across both private and public securities. As a small but ambitious platform, we operate with a unique hybrid investment structure that blends traditional private equity strategies with opportunistic public market investments. This approach creates a level of structural and operational complexity typically seen in much larger funds, including the formation and management of a significant number of co-investment vehicles (SPVs). For a firm of our size, the scale and importance of these vehicles adds meaningful depth and sophistication to our platform.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Assist with accounting and oversight of multiple SPVs and investment vehicles.
- Assist with investor deliverables and inquiries
- Support fund economics, scenario modeling and future fund planning.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting
- Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
- Assist with capital calls, distributions and NAV
Operational & Strategic Support
- Partner with the CFO/COO on operational initiatives and process improvements
- Help document and enhance accounting workflows and internal controls
- Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects
- Contribute strategic ideas and recommendations as the platform continues to evolve
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 4+ years of accounting and/or fund operations experience within a Private Equity or Hedge Fund environment
- Experience forming, structuring and supporting SPVs and related entities.
- Strong working knowledge of tax concepts relevant to investment funds and partnership structures
- Experience coordinating with external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
- Experience working directly with banks and other financial counterparties
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
CPA is a plus, but not required
What Will Make Someone Successful in This Role
- A genuine desire to learn and absorb all aspects of private equity finance and operations
- Ability to think independently while collaborating closely with senior leadership
- Comfort asking thoughtful questions and offering well-reasoned ideas
- Strong attention to detail paired with strategic curiosity
- Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach
Why Join GiantLeap Capital?
- Direct exposure to and mentorship from the CFO/COO
- Fully remote with flexible working hours
- Meaningful responsibility within a lean, high-impact team
- Opportunity to grow alongside an emerging and sophisticated investment platform
- Competitive compensation without traditional private equity hours
