Carta

Fund Controller

Carta$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Canadian VC or PE fund accounting
  • Expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP
  • High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Strong analytical skills for complex financial reconciliations
  • Collaborative team player in fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to scale processes and improve efficiencies

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire accounting lifecycle for Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity funds
  • Collaborate with fund accounting teams during quarter-end and annual close
  • Provide timely and accurate data to frontline investment teams and clients
  • Deliver exceptional service with a focus on operational integrity
  • Define and execute product and service roadmaps for Canadian funds
  • Build and mentor a high-performing fund accounting team
  • Align operations with Go-To-Market strategy for customer deliverables

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and lead the Fund Administration function in Canada
  • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
  • Support for professional development and continuous improvement
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for fund management
  • Engagement in innovative practices including AI-enabled automation
Full Job Description
The Problems You'll Solve

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Fund Controller, you'll work to:
  • Manage the entire Canadian accounting lifecycle for complex Venture Capital and Private Equity Canadian funds
  • Partner with fund accounting teams to support quarter-end and annual close processes, maintain accuracy in position tracking, and assist in providing documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
  • Support frontline investment professionals and relationship managers with timely and accurate servicing data
  • Deliver best-in-class service to the customer base through institutional-grade operational rigor, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proactive issue resolution across all Canadian clients.
  • Define and execute a roadmap for Canadian funds spanning product enhancements, service optimization, and AI-enabled automation to scale capabilities and differentiate Carta's fund CFO platform.
  • Provide expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Canadian fund accounting team that grows with Carta's fund admin business while maintaining operational excellence and fostering continuous development.
  • Bridge operations and Go-To-Market strategy by partnering on customer scoping, implementation feasibility assessment, and solution architecture to ensure commercial commitments align with delivery capabilities.
The Team You'll Work With

You'll be joining our Fund Administration team as our first Canada hire, a growing function dedicated to supporting Carta's accounting platform by maintaining precision and efficiency across all stages of the Canadian fund lifecycle.

Our mission is to provide institutional-grade support to the investment, fund accounting, and fund administration teams by managing trade settlements, cash flows, and notification workflows across diverse and complex credit instruments. We champion operational excellence and risk management while scaling Carta's loan servicing capabilities as our private credit strategies continue to grow.
About You

You're someone who thrives on bringing structure to complex workflows and executing with discipline in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You combine deep technical Canadian accounting knowledge with a collaborative mindset and a passion for process improvement.
  • 5+ years of experience recommended in VC or PE Canadian fund accounting
  • Expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP
  • Attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy and ability to analyze complex position and cash reconciliations.
  • A team-oriented problem solver who thrives in time-sensitive, high-visibility operating environments.
  • Ability to build and scale processes, control for risk,and improve efficiencies across multiple fund admin teams servicing Canadian clients
  • Ability to liaise with clients and represent Carta as a Subject Matter Expert in the back office operations of Canadian VC/PE funds

About Carta

Carta is a financial services company that provides equity management software for companies and investors. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Carta's software allows companies to manage their cap tables, valuations, and equity plans, while also providing investors with access to private markets. The company has raised over $600 million in funding and has over 1,000 employees.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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