Fund Controller
Standish Management
$85,000 - $105,000 / year
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Description
Job Description:
The Fund Controller at Standish works with other team members to lead the financial reporting and administration operations of our clients. In conjunction with the Engagement Manager, the Fund Controller is responsible for fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation for clients.
Essential Functions:
- Supervision of the audit and tax preparation process
- Assisting with the preparation of information and data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors
- Detailed management and tracking of portfolio company financings
- Cash flow management and forecasting
- Assisting with the Quarterly Reporting to the Limited Partners
- Maintenance of investor information in third party software systems
- Some local travel to Client sites as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
- 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
- CPA is a plus
- Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
- Familiarity with QuickBooks 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: $85,000 - $105,000 annually
* Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- stock options
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
Standish Management is seeking a Fund Controller to manage the financial operations and reporting for private equity and venture capital clients from their Chicago office. You'll work alongside an Engagement Manager to oversee fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation. The role involves supervising audit and tax processes, managing cash flow forecasting, tracking portfolio company financings, preparing capital calls and distributions, and maintaining investor data in third-party systems. Quarterly reporting to Limited Partners and occasional client site visits are part of the position.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics and at least two years of public accounting experience. Private equity or venture capital background and knowledge of partnership accounting are preferred, as is a CPA. You'll need strong Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks. This is a full-time, in-office role offering competitive compensation between $85,000 and $105,000, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k, flexible vacation, and disability and parental leave plans.
How this employer is doing
solid
- Expanding
Typical pay for this role
$80,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $140,000
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