Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking a Controller to lead a team responsible for a dedicated set of clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space. This role combines client relationship management with hands-on technical execution, including acting as both preparer and reviewer as needed. Strong project management skills and a solution-oriented approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the in-charge point of contact for multiple clients, including:
  • Manage workflow and coordinate work among team members, including (as applicable) Directors/Senior Controllers, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants, and Management Company team members
  • Set up and run recurring client check-in calls covering current status, open items, and updates on upcoming operational needs
  • Respond to ad-hoc client requests in a thoughtful, professional manner aligned with organizational processes and industry best practices
  • Ensure client request emails are responded to within 24 hours
• Reconcile banking transactions and prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP in Xero
• Drive the month-end close process and raise follow-up questions to the Director, CFO, or client (as appropriate)
• Reconcile and maintain investment information for all fund investments
• Prepare quarterly financial statements, including partners’ capital allocations
• Use a proprietary investment management database to send investor correspondence (capital contributions, distributions, and quarterly reporting)
• Update the proprietary investment management database for fund activity and investments
• Prepare audit materials and manage year-end financial statement audit and tax work
• Respond to ad hoc General Partner / Limited Partner data requests

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the alternative asset industry; Venture Capital and/or Private Equity experience is preferred
• In-depth understanding of US GAAP and partnership accounting, including complex allocation waterfalls
• Experience in a client-facing role leading engagements across multiple clients
• Resourceful and driven with strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service and attention to detail
• Passion for mentoring and coaching team members
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Xero or Quickbooks
• Comfortable with software systems including Gsuite, Microsoft Office, Box, Slack

Preferred Qualifications

• External auditor experience
• CPA certification
• MBA

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 - $160,000
• Salary determined based on current market data and candidate experience level
• Eligible to participate in the organization’s bonus program
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company holidays
• 401k with Employer Match
• Company-wide social events and programs

Location

The role is remote (team members work from home across the US). Hiring is limited to the following US states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington.