Fund Controller

Standish Management, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Flexible Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a Fund Controller to lead financial reporting and administration for private equity clients in Seattle. You will supervise fund accounting, capital accounts and financial statements, collaborating with the Engagement Manager and client service teams.

The role requires a background in public accounting, private equity knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; CPA is a plus. Travel to client sites is possible; comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 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

• Oversee fund accounting and financial statement preparation for clients.
• Lead audit and tax preparation processes with Engagement Manager.
• Assist with capital calls, distributions and allocations to investors.
• Detailed management and tracking of portfolio company financings.
• Cash flow management and forecasting.
• Assist with quarterly reporting to the Limited Partners.
• Maintain investor information in third party software systems.
• Some local travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Private Equity/VC knowledge

CPA (optional)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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

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 Ranges Annually (varies By City)

• Seattle: $85,000 - $100,000
• Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.