Controller, Climate-Focused Venture Capital Fund

Overview

Our client, a prestigious climate-focused venture capital firm, is looking for a controller to join their growing team. He/she will work directly with the Head of Finance and investment team on a lot of different initiatives. The Controller will be responsible for core accounting and operational functions of the Funds. This is an exciting but demanding role for a person interested in growing with the firm and being involved with multiple parts of the organization.

Fund Finance and Accounting:

• Prepare annual audited financial statements and tax schedules
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly investor capital account statements
• Review the underlying investment holdings, including cost, valuations, capital calls, distributions, unrealized gains/losses, etc.
• Review fund level expenses and income
• Respond to investor inquiries
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed

Legal:

• Assisting in compliance to ensure that the finance function of the firm is in compliance with all SEC and FINRA rules and regulations
• Maintaining legal abstracts and investment closing sets

Operations:

• Assist in the collection of portfolio company financial information and analysis

• A Bachelor s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience – experience in venture capital, private equity, or other investment management industry preferred. Work in an SEC-registered RIA firm or a FINRA-registered broker-dealer is a plus.
• Public accounting experience and CPA preferred but not required.
• A basic understanding of limited partnership/limited liability company structures and fund accounting is a plus.
• Must be able to provide an entrepreneurial hands-on approach to enhance finance operations. This is a small office, so this person must be comfortable and excited to wear many different hats and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Independent and flexible problem solver with the ability to adjust effectively to change.
• Cross-functional project management and multi-tasking is essential.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.