Fund Administration Controller for VC/PE Firms

Standish Management UK; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management UK is seeking a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America. The role involves managing accounts payable, payroll, and client reporting while ensuring tax compliance and budgeting support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least four years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills, plus the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required or equivalent.
• Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience are required.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Comfortable resolving technology issues with IT support teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for multiple management company clients.
• Onboard new clients and implement preferred system platforms and processes.
• Supervise Accounting Associates and Senior Accounting Associates.
• Manage accounts payable and client expense reporting functions.
• Review journal entries, bank reconciliations and supporting work papers.
• Process and record payroll.
• Provide monthly or quarterly reporting to Management.
• Process 1099s and assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Work closely with clients to satisfy ad hoc requests and to provide excellent customer service.
• Work closely with Fund Teams to settle intercompany receivables and payables.
• Function as the primary contact for clients

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Independent working

Teamwork

IT troubleshooting with support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Expense reporting software

Payroll systems

Job description

Standish Management UK is seeking a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America. The role involves managing accounts payable, payroll, and client reporting while ensuring tax compliance and budgeting support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least four years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills, plus the ability to work