Fund Controller

Carta; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carta is seeking a Fund Controller to oversee Canadian fund accounting and operations, ensuring excellence across the accounting lifecycle for VC and PE funds. You'll manage processes and mentor a team dedicated to providing institutional-grade support, navigating complex cash flows and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, deep knowledge in Canadian accounting standards, and a collaborative spirit. This role emphasizes accuracy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement to support Carta's growth in the fund administration business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VC or PE fund accounting.
• Deep technical accounting knowledge.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Canadian accounting lifecycle for VC and PE funds.
• Support quarter-end and annual close processes.
• Mentor and scale the Canadian fund accounting team.

Skills

Canadian fund accounting

IFRS

ASPE

Canadian GAAP

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets and is building a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets – a connected ERP for private capital.

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We are seeking a Fund Controller to lead and evolve Canadian fund accounting and operations in support of Carta’s fund administration business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire Canadian accounting lifecycle for complex Venture Capital and Private Equity Canadian funds.
• Partner with fund accounting teams to support quarter-end and annual close processes, maintain accuracy in position tracking, and assist in providing documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Support frontline investment professionals and relationship managers with timely and accurate servicing data.
• Deliver best-in-class service to the customer base through institutional-grade operational rigor, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proactive issue resolution across all Canadian clients.
• Define and execute a roadmap for Canadian funds spanning product enhancements, service optimization, and AI-enabled automation to scale capabilities and differentiate Carta's fund CFO platform.
• Provide expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Canadian fund accounting team that grows with Carta's fund admin business while maintaining operational excellence and fostering continuous development.
• Bridge operations and Go-To-Market strategy by partnering on customer scoping, implementation feasibility assessment, and solution architecture to ensure commercial commitments align with delivery capabilities.

The Team You'll Work With

You’ll be joining our Fund Administration team as our first Canada hire, a growing function dedicated to supporting Carta’s accounting platform by maintaining precision and efficiency across all stages of the Canadian fund lifecycle.

Our mission is to provide institutional-grade support to the investment, fund accounting, and fund administration teams by managing trade settlements, cash flows, and notification workflows across diverse and complex credit instruments. We champion operational excellence and risk management while scaling Carta’s loan servicing capabilities as our private credit strategies continue to grow.

About You

You're someone who thrives on bringing structure to complex workflows and executing with discipline in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You combine deep technical Canadian accounting knowledge with a collaborative mindset and a passion for process improvement.

• 5+ years of experience recommended in VC or PE Canadian fund accounting
• Expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP
• Attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy and ability to analyze complex position and cash reconciliations.
• A team-oriented problem solver who thrives in time-sensitive, high-visibility operating environments.
• Ability to build and scale processes, control for risk, and improve efficiencies across multiple fund admin teams servicing Canadian clients
• Ability to liaise with clients and represent Carta as a Subject Matter Expert in the back office operations of Canadian VC/PE funds

Disclosures

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email. Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [e-mail].