Management Company Controller

Standish Management•Phoenix, AZ

55d

About The Position

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐ Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently. 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. Standish is a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds.

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Quickbooks, Bill.com, expense reporting software, and payroll systems (preferred)
Previous Alternative Investment experience (preferred)

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