Fund Controller
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job 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
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
- 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
- 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
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Responsibilities
Lead financial reporting and administration for clients, including fund accounting, capital account maintenance, and financial statement preparation. Coordinate audit and tax preparation, support investor capital calls, distributions, allocations, and quarterly reporting, and manage portfolio financing information and cash flows.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required, with a concentration in finance, accounting, or economics preferred, along with at least two years of public accounting experience or equivalent. CPA certification and private equity or venture capital experience, including partnership accounting knowledge, are preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.
Skills
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Capital Account Maintenance
- Audit Coordination
- Tax Preparation Coordination
- Capital Calls
- Investor Distributions
- Allocations
- Portfolio Company Financing Tracking
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Limited Partner Reporting
- Investor Information Management
- Partnership Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Disability Coverage
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
- 401(k)
- Flexible Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Fund Administration
- Capital Accounts
- Financial Statements
- Audit Preparation
- Tax Preparation
- Capital Calls
- Distributions
- Investor Allocations
- Portfolio Company Financing
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Limited Partners
- Investor Information
- Partnership Accounting
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Public Accounting
- CPA
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook