Fund Controller

Standish Management UK; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management UK in Boston is looking for a Fund Controller to oversee financial reporting and administration for private equity funds. This role involves managing financial statement preparations and capital account maintenance while working closely with an Engagement Manager.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, relevant accounting experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• CPA is a plus.
• Previous Private Equity/VC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and administration operations of clients.
• Supervise audit and tax preparation process.
• Assist with Capital Calls, Distributions, and Allocations.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Fund accounting

Cash flow management

Microsoft Excel

Partnership Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‑out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‑of‑Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.

Job Description

The Fund Controller at Standish works with other team members to lead the financial reporting and administration operations of our clients. In conjunction with the Engagement Manager, the Fund Controller is responsible for fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation for clients.

Essential Functions

• Supervision of the audit and tax preparation process
• Assisting with the preparation of information and data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors
• Detailed management and tracking of portfolio company financings
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Assisting with the Quarterly Reporting to the Limited Partners
• Maintenance of investor information in third party software systems
• Some local travel to Client sites as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
• CPA is a plus
• Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
• Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred

Compensation range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.