Fund Controller

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

Job summary

Standish Management is seeking a Fund Controller in Boston, Massachusetts. This role involves leading financial reporting and administration operations for private equity funds.

Responsibilities include overseeing audit processes, managing cash flow forecasts, and assisting in capital call preparation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, public accounting experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit and tax preparation processes.
• Assist in preparing data for Capital Calls, Distributions, and Allocations.
• Manage cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fund Controller

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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.

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.