Management Company Controller

Standish Management UK; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management UK is seeking a Management Company Controller in Seattle to oversee the accounting for various venture capital and private equity funds. Responsibilities include managing multiple clients, onboarding new clients, and supervising accounting teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least four years of experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. Compensation is between $90,000 and $125,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of payroll systems 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.
• Provide monthly or quarterly reporting to Management.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Expense reporting software

Payroll systems

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
• 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 preferred
• 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)
• Compensation range: $90,000-125,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.