Management Company Controller

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

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)