Management Company Controller

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

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a Management Company Controller in Seattle, Washington, to oversee the accounting for management companies of venture capital and private equity funds. Responsibilities include client onboarding, supervising staff, managing accounts payable, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, four years of relevant experience, and be proficient in Excel and QuickBooks. The compensation range is $90,000-125,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Accounting

Customer Service

Excel

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

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.

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 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.