Fund Controller - SBIC

Carta•Sandy, UT

2d•$130,773 - $171,950

About The Position

Carta is hiring a Fund Controller to support its growing Fund Administration team and partner with private capital firms, including Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), to streamline their financial accounting needs. The role provides CFO services and fund administration support, works closely with clients, and contributes to Carta’s goal of building a leading Fund Administration group. The Fund Controller collaborates cross-functionally with product, engineering, go-to-market, and operations teams, and helps mentor junior team members. The position includes supporting fund accounting and administration, client relationships, SBIC compliance and reporting, and continuous improvement of Carta’s software and processes. The role also involves adapting to AI-enabled workflows by directing and reviewing AI-drafted capital calls, reconciliations, and financial packages, while managing exceptions.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund Administration, including at least 2 years of SBIC experience.
Experience maintaining, managing, and nurturing multiple client relationships.
Experience interpreting Limited Partnership Agreements.
Experience with SBIC fund administration, including SBA compliance, regulatory reporting, and leverage or financing requirements.
Experience reviewing financial statements and footnotes for consistency with the applicable reporting framework.
Experience with waterfall calculations, management fees, and carried interest allocations.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Experience managing and monitoring the timely delivery of quality client deliverables.
Experience leveraging technology to automate processes and gain efficiencies.
Experience providing training and guidance to new and existing team members.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA.

Responsibilities

Understand and prioritize client needs while helping scale CFO services.
Support capital calls and distributions, audit and tax matters, pre- and post-close services, quarterly and annual financials, and Limited Partner communications.
Support SBIC regulatory compliance and SBA reporting.
Help clients use Carta tools and resources, including real-time IRR, portfolio data, TVPI, and RVPI.
Work with product and engineering teams to improve Carta’s Private Capital product suite.
Consult with clients and implement Fund Administration software.
Interact with clients daily and manage client relationships effectively.
Work with external auditors and tax providers.
Direct and review AI-drafted capital calls, reconciliations, and financial packages, and own exception management.
Assist Directors in executing new and existing team processes.
Ensure accounting processes and procedures are SOC compliant.
Manage timely delivery of high-quality client deliverables.
Provide training and guidance to new and existing team members.
Mentor junior team members.