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Management Company Controller

11/17/2025

Oversee the accounting function for multiple management company clients and onboard new clients while implementing preferred system platforms and processes. Supervise accounting associates, manage accounts payable, review financial documents, and provide reporting to management.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Standish provides fund administration services for general partners and managers of private equity funds, specializing in buyout, VC, real estate & fund of funds. Standish supports established GPs by providing admin & tech to whole fund families or select funds, helping to scale operations rapidly and efficiently. Standish also provides consulting services to new GPs, accelerating the launch of their funds. Growing steadily since 2007, Standish has 19 offices worldwide, more than 4000 entities under administration, and approximately $650B in AUM.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><div> <p>We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐ Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div></div><div class="section page-centered"> <div> <p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p>A division of Standish Management is looking for a Management Company Controller to oversee the accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America.</p> <p>Standish is a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds.</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div> </div> <div class="section page-centered"> <ul> <li>Oversee accounting function for multiple management company clients</li> <li>Onboard new clients and implement preferred system platforms and processes</li> <li>Supervise Accounting Associates and Senior Accounting Associates</li> <li>Manage accounts payable and client expense reporting functions</li> <li>Review journal entries, bank reconciliations and supporting work papers</li> <li>Process and record payroll</li> <li>Provide monthly or quarterly reporting to Management</li> <li>Process 1099s and assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance</li> <li>Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting process as needed</li> <li>Work closely with clients to satisfy ad hoc requests and to provide excellent customer service</li> <li>Work closely with Fund Teams to settle intercompany receivables and payables</li> <li>Function as the primary contact for clients</li> </ul> <div><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></div> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred</li> <li>Four or more years of public and/or private accounting experience</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel</li> <li>Familiarity with QuickBooks</li> <li>Ability to work independently as well as with a team</li> <li>Comfortable resolving technology issues with IT support teams</li> <li>Excellent communication and customer service skills</li> <li>Confidence with problem-solving and analytical skills to provide guidance to clients</li> <li>Ability to be proactive in offering support and suggestions to clients</li> <li>Knowledge of Quickbooks, Bill.com, expense reporting software, and payroll systems (preferred)</li> <li>Previous Alternative Investment experience (preferred)</li> </ul> </div>
Key Skills
AccountingFinanceMicrosoft OfficeExcelQuickBooksCustomer ServiceProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsPayroll ProcessingTax ComplianceBudgetingForecastingIntercompany SettlementsCommunicationTeamworkTechnology Support
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipConsulting
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