Fund Controller

Standish Management; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management is seeking a Fund Controller in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role involves managing financial reporting and administration for private equity funds. Key responsibilities include supervising audit processes, handling capital calls and distributions, managing cash flow, and maintaining investor data. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree with experience in public accounting, and familiarity with Partnership Accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise the audit and tax preparation process.
• Assist with Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors.
• Manage and track portfolio company financings.
• Forecast cash flows.
• Assist with Quarterly Reporting to Limited Partners.
• Maintain investor information in third party software.
• Local travel to Client sites as needed.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Fund accounting

Cash flow management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Partnership Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Fund Controller

Raleigh, North Carolina, 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