Management Company Controller

Standish Management, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

401K

Flexible Vacation Plan

Sick Time Accrual Plan

Year-end office closure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a Management Company Controller to oversee accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America. You will manage client accounting, onboard new clients, and supervise accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 4+ years of accounting experience, with expertise in Excel and familiarity with QuickBooks and Bill.com.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Bill.com.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Comfort resolving IT issues with support teams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proactive in offering client support and guidance.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks, Bill.com, expense reporting software, and payroll systems (preferred).
• Previous Alternative Investment experience (preferred).

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.
• Work closely with clients to satisfy ad hoc requests and provide excellent customer service.
• Work closely with Fund Teams to settle intercompany receivables and payables.
• Function as the primary contact for clients.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Client service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Payroll systems

Expense reporting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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


• Work closely with clients to satisfy ad hoc requests and to provide excellent customer service


• Work closely with Fund Teams to settle intercompany receivables and payables


• Function as the primary contact for clients

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 clients


• 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)

Benefits

• 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


• A flexible work environment for all employees

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000 annually

• Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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