Management Company Controller

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

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC, is seeking a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for the management companies of venture capital and private equity funds across North America.

The role includes onboarding new clients, supervising Accounting staff, managing accounts payable and payroll, reviewing journal entries, and providing monthly or quarterly reporting to Management, while ensuring high-quality client service and collaboration with fund teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll, AP, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and payroll systems.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Previous Alternative Investment experience is 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
• 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

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Client service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Bill.com

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.

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)
• 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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