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