Fund Controller

Signal Fund Services, also known as Signal, offers institutional CFO services on a full-time and fractional basis to emerging managers building the next generation of institutional VC firms. More than accounting and administration, we are helping venture funds find the signals in their data and make better decisions.

Signal is looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented Fund Controller to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, finance, and/or venture capital. To set expectations, this role will feel like joining a startup. You will be expected to learn new systems quickly, cover areas outside of your core competencies, and meet demanding expectations for quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure corporate records are accurately maintained in compliance with relevant legal and accounting requirements for management companies and fund entities.
• Manage client Airtable and Excel portfolio databases, oversee the collection of quarterly portfolio reporting, and provide continual process improvement based on client integration and feedback.
• Create and maintain financial budgets to support client decision making.
• Own your portion of client deliverables, which means mastery of both MS Office and Google Suite.
• Supervise client’s fund administrator to ensure accuracy and completion of financial statements in a timely manner.
• Work with client’s annual audit and tax providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5-9 years of related experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• CPA or CMA is a plus

Characteristics & Expectations

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Proficiency in commonly used cloud-based finance tools
• Experience with financial statements and reporting
• Analytical skills and finance expertise
• Proficiency in the production of SMB financial statements
• Experience in building AI systems
• Interest, or knowledge, in venture capital ecosystem
• Extremely detail-oriented

Logistics

• This role is full-time, preferred in-person in Arlington, VA (Clarendon Metro). We can accommodate hybrid or remote schedules. We do not offer relocation at this time and we are not currently able to support visa applications
• A competitive base salary will be offered commensurate with experience starting at $120,000
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible vacation policy

Applicants will only be considered if you email Gillian Carney (gillian@signalfundservices.com) following submission. In the email, please introduce yourself and share one (1) fun fact. Thank you!