Assistant Controller

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Title: Private Investments- Assistant Controller

Business Unit: Global Private Platform Delivery

Location: Charlotte, NC, Boston, MA

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

Barings’ Global Client Operations team has an Associate Director level opening for a motivated individual who would like to join our team of financial professionals. This individual will be responsible for oversight of multiple portfolios, client reporting and providing support to both internal and external clients. The candidate may at times support multiple assets classes under the private investment platform, which includes Structured Financing, Real Estate Equity, Real Estate Debt, Private Equity, Funds and Co-Investments, and Private Credit. The ideal candidates will have broad accounting expertise as well as be knowledgeable of operational best practices. Our teams consist of highly skilled CPAs, MBAs, and CFAs who are expected to provide accurate, timely, and efficient services. This individual will be responsible for the following areas:

Primary Responsibilities

Perform accounting and finance fiduciary responsibility over firm’s private investments including structure financing assets, fund of funds, co-investments, private equity/real assets, real estate, and private credit.

Work effectively with third party service providers

Maintain the general ledger and various sub-ledgers, where applicable

Prepare and review trial balances

Assist with the quarterly close process

Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables

Manage workflow for capital calls and distributions

Implementation of fund structures on accounting system

Work closely with investment teams

Production of client reports (month/quarterly cycles)

Produce account level financial performance metrics

Interact with senior management, portfolio management team and investment analysts

Proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal groups

Interact with pricing team on valuations and price analysis

Ad hoc reports as needed

Qualifications

5+ years of accounting experience (Big 4 public accounting preferred)

Experience in fund accounting and preparation of financial statements is preferred.

Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA designation preferred)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of Excel & Word essential, Investran & eFront experience is a plus

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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care

Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays

Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

Education Assistance Program

Charitable Matching Gifts Program

Commuter Reimbursement Program

Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program

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