VC Lab

the venture capital accelerator

Fund Controller

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 2023H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

73 days ago

Salary

$130K - $170K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Own accounting standards, interpretations, and policies across supported venture funds • Serve as the final escalation point for complex accounting questions and edge cases • Review and approve financial outputs where accounting judgment is required • Ensure consistent accounting treatment across funds, vehicles, and structures • Partner with audit and tax providers to support clean, predictable reviews • Guide Senior Fund Accountants in applying standards and resolving complex issues • Partner with Product and Engineering to inform the design of accounting workflows, controls, and automation • Help identify patterns and recurring complexity that should be addressed through tooling rather than manual intervention • Support fund migrations and structural changes from an accounting perspective

Job Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of experience in fund accounting or fund administration
  • Deep understanding of venture capital or private equity fund structures and fund administration workflows
  • Proven experience making and defending accounting judgment calls in complex, multi-fund environments
  • Experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams to translate accounting requirements into scalable systems, workflows, or tooling
  • Familiarity with Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and their accounting implications
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or edge-case scenarios
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accountants
  • Ability to lead through clarity, collaboration, and consistency
  • Comfort operating in a remote, fast-moving, and evolving organization
  • Nice to Have: Prior experience working in venture capital or with venture funds at scale
  • Exposure to building or improving accounting systems, platforms, or internal tools
  • Prior audit or public accounting background

Benefits

  • Meaningful impact through building infrastructure that expands access to venture capital globally
  • Opportunity for career growth and role expansion as the platform scales
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Remote-first work environment with thoughtful, high-caliber teammates
  • A working schedule for adults, including flexible hours and flexible PTO

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