Fund Controller

Standish Management UK; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management UK is seeking a Fund Controller in Dallas, Texas. This role involves leading financial reporting and administration for clients, supervising audits, managing capital calls, and preparing financial statements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 2+ years of public accounting experience, and knowledge of partnership accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred. The position may require some local travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant field.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• CPA designation is a plus.
• Knowledge of Partnership Accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the audit and tax preparation process.
• Assist with Capital Calls, Distributions, and Allocations data preparation.
• Manage and track portfolio company financings.
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting.
• Assist with Quarterly Reporting to Limited Partners.
• Maintain investor information in third-party software.
• Local travel to client sites may be required.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Partnership accounting knowledge

Private Equity/VC experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or 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