Controller

Overview

This role supports top-tier clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space. As a Controller, you will lead and manage a dedicated set of clients while balancing both client service delivery and team development. The position is dynamic and requires you to shift between preparing and reviewing work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-charge lead and primary point of contact for multiple clients, including coordinating work with team members such as Directors/Senior Controllers, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants, and management company team members
• Manage workflow and coordination of client work across the team
• Set up and run recurring client check-in calls (including 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
• Respond to all client request emails 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, including 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
• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and drive
• Commitment to excellent customer service and attention to detail
• Passion for mentoring and coaching team members
• Proficient with accounting systems such as Xero or Quickbooks
• Comfortable using software systems including Gsuite, Microsoft Office, Box, and Slack

Preferred Qualifications

• External auditor experience
• CPA certification or 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 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

While this is a work-from-home role 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.