Controller -VC Fund-NYC

Hudson Gate Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Equity

Job summary

Hudson Gate Partners is seeking a highly analytical Controller to lead accounting for our venture capital and family office funds in NYC. You will own the financial infrastructure, drive accuracy of investment transactions, and deliver clear reports for investors and executives.

You should have 7+ years in finance or accounting with fund accounting experience in the investment management industry, a Bachelor’s degree, and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA designation highly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting with a focus on fund accounting in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting for family office funds, including recording investment transactions and tax basis details.
• Prepare financial statements for family office funds with fund performance calculations and profit share allocations.
• Oversee relationship with outsourced fund administrator for VC funds and prepare fund financials and metrics.
• Review monthly books and records prepared by outsourced firms for operating entities.
• Prepare financial presentations and reports for management and investors.
• Process subscriptions, capital calls, distributions, and shareholder actions for investments in third-party funds.
• Drive process improvements to infrastructure and workflows.
• Build scalable accounting systems and workflows for family office funds.

Skills

VC/PE fund accounting

Waterfalls

Subscriptions

Valuations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Controller -Venture Capital and Family Office -NYC -Midtown -Hybrid -Flexibility - 200-300k

About the Company

This is a rare opportunity to work at a growing Venture Capital firm that will offer you exposure and stability. Excellent culture-will grow into the Head of Accounting/CFO of the VC fund and Family Office

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Controller / Senior Fund Accountant to serve as a key member of our finance team. In this role, you will be the core of our financial and operational infrastructure. Partnering directly with our executive team, you will elevate our accounting processes, drive efficiency, and ensure the long-term financial health of our family office and VC funds. We are looking for an experienced finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and is eager to shape the financial future of a growing, multi-faceted investment firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting process for our family office funds, including the accurate recording of investment transactions and tracking tax basis details.
• Prepare financial statements for our family office funds, including fund performance calculations and profit share allocations.
• Lead and manage the relationship with our outsourced fund administrator for the VC funds, overseeing the preparation of fund financials and performance metrics.
• Assist in the timely and accurate review of monthly books and records prepared by our outsourced accounting firms for our operating entities.
• Lead the preparation of financial presentations, reports, and internal deliverables for executive management and investors (e.g., portfolio company analysis, investment performance).
• Process subscriptions, capital calls, distributions, and shareholder actions for investments in third-party funds.
• Challenge pre-existing processes and advocate for enhancements to our infrastructure and workflows.
• Build and implement robust accounting systems and workflows for our family office funds to ensure scalability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA designation highly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with a strong focus on fund accounting within the investment management industry.

Required Skills

• Detailed oriented accountant who knows VC/PE fund accounting, including waterfalls, subscriptions, and valuations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Pay range and compensation package

200-300k max all in plus equity. Schedule is flexible.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.