Assistant Controller/Manager - OZE Capital | 25B Vreeland Road, Suite 201, Florham Park, NJ Company Description OZE Capital is a growing, privately held, alternative asset manager focused on uncovering undervalued, cash-flowing investments across a variety of sectors, including Real Estate, QSRs, lending, medical services, and entertainment. Founded in 2018, we build diversified portfolios that are designed to provide reliable income and generate strong, risk-adjusted total returns. We target high-quality, private investments that are generally overlooked by larger institutions due to their size. Job Description Assistant Controller /
Manager:
play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the management company and its investment funds. This position is responsible for coordinating with third-party accounting and administrative service providers, overseeing day-to-day corporate accounting activities, supporting financial reporting, and budgeting processes, and assisting with strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically proficient, and eager to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced investment management environment. Core Responsibilities
- Liaise and manage corporate partners: Manage the interactions, processes, and output for our accounting and administrative service providers. Manage relationships with banking partners and cash management.
Bookkeeping & Daily Operations:
Manage corporate level (Office, Payroll and Benefits) accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger maintenance, and monthly reconciliations.
Month-End Close:
Assist accounting providers with closing the books, accruals, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
Special Projects:
Assist with and/or lead projects related to accounting and business development.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheets), management reports, and support variance analysis against budgets.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
Assist senior management with data gathering for annual budgets and ongoing forecasts.
Compliance & Controls:
Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and organize records for external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reviews. Qualifications & Skills
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience:
3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or controllership experience.
Technical Skills:
o Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar accounting platforms). o Understanding of Partnership structures, K1 reporting, and Fund accounting o Ability to interpret Financial Statements and understand how investment activity impacts fund level accounting o Proficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial modeling. o Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and business tools.
Other Skills:
Team player, strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and clear written/verbal communication. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Additional Information:
Salary:
$80,000-100,000; bonus eligible
- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Hybrid office with one day a week work from home
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive culture
Applying:
Please send resumes to careers@ozecapital.com
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person