Controller

Job Description 

• Work closely with the CFO to manage the quarterly financial reporting of the funds to ensure compliance with applicable agreements, GAAP, and regulatory requirements 
• Oversee the work of the fund administrator and maintain shadow books to ensure timely and accurate expense allocations, reconciliations, and fund reporting on a quarterly basis 
• Drive treasury functions including banking and wire transfers, capital call planning, and distribution execution in coordination with CFO and fund administrator 
• Work with the CFO and investment team to ensure timely deal fundings, including leading wire transfer call back verification, initiation of deal wires 
• Proactively assist with the documentation of new portfolio company investments and the ongoing documentation and valuations of existing portfolio companies in accordance with relevant valuation guidelines and ASC 820 
• Validate and document investor requests by referring to the appropriate agreements and authorized contacts 
• Lead efforts in partnership with fund administrator and audit firm to ensure a timely and efficient annual audit process 
• Work with fund administrator and external tax preparer to ensure timely tax return filings & K‐1 issuance 
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, ad hoc reporting/projects, and diligence materials in a timely manner 
• Work with the CFO to ensure compliance of our operations with respect to expense allocation policies, valuation policies, and LPA compliance 
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, and lead efforts in continuous improvement for the accounting function 
• Perform the accounts payable function to ensure timely payment of invoices, appropriate expense classification, and timely settlements of receivables 
• Support timely and accurate accounting and reporting on our management company books 
• Complete accurate corporate card and expense reimbursement accounting while monitoring compliance with travel and expense policies and procedures 
• Help select and manage third-party service providers 
• Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing issues that affect investment partnerships and their proper application 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA license preferred 
• 3+ years of venture experience in accounting/finance at a public accounting firm or venture capital/private equity firm  
• Understanding of investment company and partnership accounting and tax issues 
• Excellent analytical, accounting, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to anticipate issues before they arise and proactively find/recommend solutions 
• Consistently communicates expeditiously and decisively in crucial situations 
• Experience with complex valuation models and distribution waterfalls 
• High proficiency in creating, maintaining, and manipulating financial spreadsheets with ability to quickly set up financial models, ad-hoc calculations, and utilize formulas to manage large sets of data efficiently 
• Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and effectively prioritize tasks 
• High levels of professionalism and integrity