Venture Capital Fund Controller
About The Position
Kranz Consulting provides financial consulting advisory services to venture capital firms, startup and emerging growth company CEOs, boards, and CFOs. The Controller is an operational and financial manager working with venture capital and private equity clients and collaborating closely with senior management. The role is performed as an employee of Kranz Consulting while providing fractional consulting services to its Venture Capital Fund Administration clients. It may be full-time and/or part-time. The position oversees fund and management company financial reporting, investment transaction analysis, valuation support, audit and tax processes, regulatory and partnership compliance, investor communications, and related client projects. The Controller may also serve as an interim financial consultant to startup companies and manage, mentor, and motivate staff on engagements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10–12 years of combined Big 4 and venture capital experience.
- CPA.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Accounting or finance degree.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fund and management company financial statements.
- Review and summarize complex investment transactions, including mergers.
- Help determine company valuations through public-market comparable analysis and 409A review.
- Review portfolio companies with general partners.
- Manage the audit and tax return preparation process, including foreign tax filings.
- Ensure international compliance with foreign regulatory agencies.
- Oversee financial statement preparation for domestic and offshore funds.
- Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements.
- Assist with amendments and limited partner meeting presentations.
- Prepare investor communications regarding capital calls, distributions, and liquidity announcements.
- Interact with and respond to limited partner requests.
- Perform special projects for venture funds as requested.
- Work as an interim financial consultant to startup companies as needed.
- Manage, mentor, and motivate staff on engagements.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health benefits
- Bonus program
- For full-time employees: vacation, floater holidays, and paid company holidays
- Continuous training through various certification courses
- Mentors for career goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
