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.