Fund Controller

Standish Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time accrual

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a Fund Controller to lead financial reporting and administration for our private equity fund clients. You will collaborate with the Engagement Manager on fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation.

The role requires 2+ years of public accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, and proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook; CPA is a plus and private equity/VC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Public accounting experience

Team supervision

Fund accounting knowledge

Capital calls/Distributions knowledge

SQL or data manipulation (implicit)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

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

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
• 401K
• Flexible Vacation Plan
• Sick Time Accrual Plan
• Standard holidays along with year-end office closure
• We provide a flexible work environment for all employees.
• Compensation range: $85,000 - $105,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.