Fund Controller

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

Job summary

Carta Healthcare is looking for a Fund Controller to manage the accounting lifecycle for Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity funds. This role is pivotal in enhancing service quality and operational efficiency across the Canadian fund landscape.

You will collaborate with fund accounting teams to support the financial close processes and utilize your expertise in IFRS and Canadian GAAP. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of fund accounting experience and are adept at building and mentoring high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VC or PE Canadian fund accounting.
• Expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP.
• Strong numerical accuracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Canadian accounting lifecycle for Venture Capital and Private Equity funds.
• Partner with teams for quarter-end and annual close processes.
• Define and execute roadmap for Canadian funds.

Skills

Canadian fund accounting

IFRS

ASPE

Canadian GAAP

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

The Company You’ll Join

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world‑class software, purpose‑built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence.

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. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.

Together, Carta is creating the end‑to‑end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that – it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets – a connected ERP for private capital.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.

The Problems You'll Solve

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Fund Controller, you’ll work to:

• 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.
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