Fund Controller
Standish Management, LLC · Portland, OR
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Portland, OR
Job highlights
- Lead financial reporting and administration operations for clients.
- Manage fund accounting and capital account maintenance.
- Oversee audit, tax prep, and investor reporting.
- Handle cash flow management and portfolio company financings.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years accounting experience.
About the role
Fund Controller
Standish Management, LLC is a specialized fund administration services provider for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, including Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate, and Fund‐of‐Funds. We offer consulting services to accelerate fund launches for new General Partners and provide administration services and technology to scale fund operations for established General Partners.
Job Description
The Fund Controller at Standish collaborates with team members to lead the financial reporting and administration operations for our clients. In partnership with the Engagement Manager, the Fund Controller is responsible for fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation.
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 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 required (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
Key Skills/Competency
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Capital Calls
- Distributions
- Allocations
- Portfolio Company Financings
- Cash Flow Management
- Forecasting
- Limited Partner Reporting
- Partnership Accounting
Skills & topics
- Fund Controller
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Partnership Accounting
- CPA
- Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- Investor Relations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your fund accounting, financial reporting, and partnership accounting experience, specifically mentioning Private Equity/VC.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and any familiarity with QuickBooks or fund administration software.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with capital calls, distributions, allocations, and cash flow management.
- Demonstrate relevant experience: Articulate your understanding of audit and tax preparation supervision for funds.
- Highlight your qualifications: Mention your CPA status or eligibility as a significant advantage for this Fund Controller role.
Technical preparation
Master Excel functions for financial modeling.,Practice Partnership Accounting principles.,Review fund administration software.,Prepare for audit and tax processes.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling a challenging audit.,How do you manage client reporting deadlines?,Tell me about a time you improved a process.,How do you handle detailed financial tracking?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Fund Controller at Standish Management?
- As a Fund Controller at Standish Management, you will lead financial reporting and administration operations for clients. This includes fund accounting, capital account maintenance, financial statement preparation, overseeing audits and tax processes, managing capital calls, distributions, allocations, portfolio company financings, cash flow management, and quarterly investor reporting. You'll also maintain investor information in third-party systems.
- What educational background is required for the Fund Controller position at Standish Management?
- A Bachelor's Degree is required for this Fund Controller role. A concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is preferred. Candidates with a CPA are highly regarded.
- Does Standish Management require specific software proficiency for the Fund Controller role?
- Yes, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential. Familiarity with QuickBooks is also preferred for the Fund Controller position.
- What type of experience is most valuable for a Fund Controller applicant at Standish Management?
- Standish Management values at least 2 years of public accounting experience or equivalent. Previous experience in Private Equity/VC and a strong understanding of Partnership Accounting are highly preferred for this Fund Controller role.
- Is there travel involved for the Fund Controller position at Standish Management?
- Yes, some local travel to client sites may be required for the Fund Controller role at Standish Management, as needed for client engagements.
- What makes Standish Management a good company for a Fund Controller?
- Standish Management offers specialized fund administration services to private equity firms, providing exposure to diverse fund types (Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Fund‐of‐Funds). They support both new and established General Partners, offering opportunities to work with advanced technology and scale fund operations efficiently. The Fund Controller role involves leadership in financial reporting and client-facing responsibilities.
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