Amherst, Massachusetts
Controller Job Opening in Amherst, Massachusetts - The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® (CAIA) in Amherst is seeking a dynamic individual to join our finance team. The Controller is responsible for the successful execution of the financial and administrative functions of the organization. Reporting to the Managing Director, Operations, the Controller helps to ensure CAIA Association?s efficient and timely achievement of its objectives and facilitates ongoing financial and administrative operations.
This position requires a highly organized, extremely detail-oriented individual at ease with multi-tasking and adhering to deadlines, possessing excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills. Individual must be comfortable working alone as well as collaboratively, and have the ability to adapt and prioritize effectively. A well-developed, working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) is necessary, and prior experience in a non-profit and/or membership-based organization is a huge plus. Proficient in the use of Intacct a plus. The ideal candidate will have 7+ year?s relevant work experience in administration, finance, and operations. A Bachelor?s degree is required; a Master?s degree or CPA is preferred. This position is based in Amherst, MA.
The CAIA Association is the world leader in alternative investment education, offering the only education program uniquely designed for individuals specializing in alternative investments. The Association is best known for the CAIA Charter, an credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a Member of the CAIA Association, a global network of more than 9,000 alternative investment professionals located in more than 90 countries. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program (?Fundamentals?), an introductory-level online course, designed to provide a foundation in the core concepts in alternative investing. This program represents a natural extension of CAIA?s mission to provide solutions to specific market needs for alternative investment education.
CAIA Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Please visit our website for a complete job description.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Amherst, MA
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 7 years
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