Fund Controller
Standish Management
$85,000 - $100,000 / 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
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 - $100,000 annually
*Actual compensation 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 looking for a Fund Controller to manage the financial operations and reporting for private equity and venture capital clients from their Seattle office. You'd work alongside an Engagement Manager to handle fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation—overseeing audit and tax processes, managing investor capital calls and distributions, tracking portfolio company financings, and forecasting cash flow. The role also involves maintaining investor data in third-party systems and occasional travel to client sites.
The position calls for 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, Word, and Outlook skills. Standish offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and parental leave plans; a 401k; flexible vacation; and a year-end office closure. The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on your background and qualifications.
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Typical pay for this role
$80,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $140,000
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