The Role

FinStrat Management, Inc. (“FSM”) is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a client-facing Controller of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds within the company’s Fund Administration division.

This is a full-time, remote role.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for client service delivery to include fund accounting and administration operations.
  • Take ownership of the quarterly / annual financial close, reconciliation of accounts, and G/L analysis for clients.
  • Review and ensure journal entries are posted accurately.
  • Manage clients’ back-office finance functions (e.g., A/R, A/P, payroll, etc.).
  • Prepare quarter-end reporting package including financial statements for clients.
  • Lead the annual financial reporting process and audit coordination.
  • Take ownership of investor (GP / LP) communication including onboarding and documentation.
  • Review and ensure intercompany transactions are posted accurately.
  • Identify and communicate engagement matters to clients, managers, and partners.
  • Assist the leadership with setting policies and procedures, drive best practices, and ensure processes are robust, documented, reviewed periodically, and followed.
  • Support new business integration and ensure operating models are designed to deliver superior service to clients.
  • Ensure deliverables meet the firms’ quality standards and provide five-star client service.
  • Oversee recruitment and training of new employees.

Job Requirements

Professional Knowledge

  • Seven years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting, administration, and financial reporting of venture capital and private equity funds.
  • Experience interpreting and understanding General and Limited Partnership Agreements, and complex entity structures.
  • Experience managing multiple client accounts or entities.
  • Experience with preparing and/or reviewing investor communications including capital calls and distribution notices.
  • Experience in understanding, and updating fund performance, waterfall calculations, management fees, and carried interest allocations.
  • Experience in calculating net asset value.
  • Experience in coordinating annual audit and tax return preparation with external accounting firms.
  • Proficient with QuickBooks Online.
  • Proficient with fund administration software (e.g., Investran, Dynamo, Allvue, Carta, First Rate Vantage, etc.).
  • Experience with cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
  • Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff.

Soft Skills

  • Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously.
  • Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines.
  • Strong communication and ability to interact with internal and external partners.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
  • Someone who is always looking to learn and improve; solicits/uses constructive feedback.
  • Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
  • CFA, and/or CPA is preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • Ongoing education and training.
  • Bonuses.

About FinStrat Management

FinStrat Management, Inc. (“FSM”) is a tech-enabled outsourced accounting, finance and reporting services firm. We provide (i) fractional CFO-led accounting and finance services to B2B SaaS, venture-backed businesses; (ii) private investment tracking & reporting to high net worth individuals, family offices, and RIAs, and (iii) fund accounting & administration and portfolio company monitoring & reporting services to venture capital firms. Our comparative advantage is serving as our clients’ financial authority – ensuring the integrity of fiscal data, providing actionable insight into performance metrics, and supporting clients with timely counsel.

FSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.