Management Company Controller

Standish Management, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for various venture capital and private equity funds based in Los Angeles, California. This role involves supervising accounting functions, onboarding new clients, managing accounts payable, and providing reporting to management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, have at least four years of experience, and be well-versed in QuickBooks and Excel. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Comfortable resolving technology issues with IT support teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting function for multiple management company clients.
• Supervise Accounting Associates and Senior Accounting Associates.
• Provide monthly or quarterly reporting to Management.

Skills

Accounting

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer Service

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Bill.com

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

A division of Standish Management is looking for a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America.

Standish is a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting function for multiple management company clients
• Onboard new clients and implement preferred system platforms and processes
• Supervise Accounting Associates and Senior Accounting Associates
• Manage accounts payable and client expense reporting functions
• Review journal entries, bank reconciliations and supporting work papers
• Process and record payroll
• Provide monthly or quarterly reporting to Management
• Process 1099s and assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting process as needed

  Minimum Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team
  • Comfortable resolving technology issues with IT support teams
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Confidence with problem-solving and analytical skills to provide guidance to clients우>
  • Ability to be proactive in offering support and suggestions to clients
  • Knowledge of Quickbooks, Bill.com, expense reporting software, and payroll systems (preferred)
  • Previous Alternative Investment experience (preferred)