The Senior Manager - Fund Accounting will oversee client service delivery in fund accounting and administration operations, manage financial close, ensure accurate entries, prepare financial statements, coordinate audits, facilitate investor communication, and lead team recruitment and training.
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 RequirementsProfessional 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.
Top Skills
Allvue
Carta
Dynamo
First Rate Vantage
Investran
Excel
Quickbooks Online
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