Fund Onboarding Controller — Private Equity Operations

Standish Management, LLC; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health & dental coverage

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Disability/maternity/paternity plans

401K

Flexible Vacation Plan

Sick Time Accrual Plan

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC in Walnut Creek is seeking a Fund Controller to lead client onboarding for our fund accounting group. You will prepare client deliverables and communications, working closely with the Manager to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

The role focuses on understanding each fund's structure, coordinating with clients, and maintaining project status in our PM system while implementing best practices across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics preferred).
• 3–4 years of public accounting experience or equivalent.
• Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Familiarity with Allvue and eFront accounting systems.
• Attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication.
• Able to multitask and work in a team or individually.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client’s Fund structure and reporting (blockers, splitters, AIVs).
• Supervise gathering and organizing client onboarding.
• Prepare/review capital calls and LP communication deliverables.
• Assist with onboarding client investor information in software systems.
• Assist with historical data implementation and review.
• Maintain status of projects in Standish’s project management system.
• Collaborate with the Manager to develop and implement best practices.
• Manage ongoing systems support for the firm.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Allvue

eFront

Job description

Standish Management, LLC in Walnut Creek is seeking a Fund Controller to lead client onboarding for our fund accounting group. You will prepare client deliverables and communications, working closely with the Manager to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

The role focuses on understanding each fund's structure, coordinating with clients, and maintaining project status in our PM system while implementing best practices across the firm.