Management Company Controller

Standish Management

$90K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • 4+ years of public/private accounting experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in alternative investments preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting for multiple management company clients
  • Onboard new clients and implement accounting systems
  • Supervise accounting staff and oversee their tasks
  • Manage accounts payable and expense reporting
  • Review journal entries and bank reconciliations
  • Process and record payroll efficiently
  • Provide regular financial reporting to management

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement within a growing division
  • Engagement with diverse venture capital and private equity funds
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on client satisfaction
  • Ability to lead and develop accounting teams
  • Flexibility to implement innovative accounting solutions
Full Job Description
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.

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 preferred
  • 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)

*Compensation range: $90,000-125,000 annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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