Fund Controller

Standish Management, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized fund administration service provider is seeking a Fund Controller to manage financial reporting and operations for private equity clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in public accounting, and knowledge of private equity accounting. Responsibilities include overseeing audits, cash flow management, and preparing reports for investors. Candidates should be proficient with Excel and QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, with Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and administration operations for clients.
• Supervise the audit and tax preparation process.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting activities.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Private Equity/VC knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

QuickBooks familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

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