Fund Administration Controller for VC/PE Firms

Standish Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management seeks a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for the management companies of venture capital and private equity funds across North America. You will supervise staff, manage payable and expense reporting, and provide timely financial statements to clients.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 4+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and QuickBooks knowledge.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with QuickBooks
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of Quickbooks, Bill.com, expense reporting software, and payroll systems (preferred)
• Previous Alternative Investment experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting function 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 process as needed
• 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

Excel proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Payroll systems

Expense reporting software

Job description

Standish Management seeks a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for the management companies of venture capital and private equity funds across North America. You will supervise staff, manage payable and expense reporting, and provide timely financial statements to clients.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 4+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and QuickBooks knowledge.