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Fund Controller

Standish Management UK
Department:Accounting
Type:HYBRID
Region:Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location:Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:CAD55,000 - CAD75,000
Skills:
FUND ACCOUNTINGFINANCIAL REPORTINGMICROSOFT EXCELQUICKBOOKSPARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTINGPRIVATE EQUITYVENTURE CAPITALAUDITTAX PREPARATIONCASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: February 5, 2026

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. Job Description The Fund Controller at Standish works with other team members to lead the financial reporting and administration operations of our clients. In conjunction with the Engagement Manager, the Fund Controller is responsible for fund accounting, capital account maintenance and financial statement preparation for clients. Essential Functions

  • Supervision of the audit and tax preparation process
  • Assisting with the preparation of information and data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors
  • Detailed management and tracking of portfolio company financings
  • Cash flow management and forecasting
  • Assisting with the Quarterly Reporting to the Limited Partners
  • Maintenance of investor information in third party software systems
  • Some local travel to Client sites as needed 

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
  • CPA is a plus
  • Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred

Standish welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at HR@standishmanagement.com. Standish will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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