Fund Controller

Standish Management, LLC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a Fund Controller in Halifax to lead financial reporting and administration operations for clients. This role involves supervising audit processes, managing cash flows, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of public accounting experience, and familiarity with Private Equity/VC.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is crucial, and experience with QuickBooks is preferred. The company encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and ensures accommodations during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Partnership Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and administration operations.
• Supervise the audit and tax preparation process.
• Assist with the preparation of capital calls, distributions, and allocations.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial statement preparation

Cash flow management

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‑out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‑of‑Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.

Job Description

The Fund Controller at Standish works with other team members to lead the financial reporting and administration operations of our clients. In conjunction with the Engagement Manager, the Fund Controller is responsible for fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation for clients.

Essential Functions

• Supervision of the audit and tax preparation process
• Assisting with the preparation of information and data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors
• Detailed management and tracking of portfolio company financings
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Assisting with the Quarterly Reporting to the Limited Partners
• Maintenance of investor information in third party software systems
• Some local travel to Client sites as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
• CPA is a plus
• Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
• Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred

Standish welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Standish will consult with all applicants who request disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.