Fund Controller / Senior Fund Accountant

About AlleyCorp

Based in New York, AlleyCorp is a venture capital firm and family office established by entrepreneur Kevin Ryan. The firm incubates transformative companies such as MongoDB and Business Insider and invests across pre-seed to Series A rounds.

Role Overview

We are searching for a strategic and analytical Controller / Senior Fund Accountant to join our finance team as a key contributor. This position involves managing accounting processes, enhancing efficiency, and safeguarding the financial health of both our family office and venture capital funds.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities for family office funds, including accurate recording of investments and tax basis maintenance.
• Prepare financial statements detailing fund performance and profit share distributions.
• Manage relationship and coordination with outsourced fund administrators responsible for VC fund financials and performance reporting.
• Review monthly financial books and records prepared by external accounting firms for operating companies.
• Develop financial reports, presentations, and analyses for executives and investors, such as investment performance and portfolio company evaluations.
• Handle investor transactions including subscriptions, capital calls, distributions, and shareholder matters related to third-party investments.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance infrastructure and workflow systems.
• Design and implement scalable accounting systems and workflows to support family office fund operations efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Preference for CPA certification.
• More than 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, focusing on fund accounting within investment management.
• Proven success in managing outsourced relationships with fund administrators and tax firms.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong leadership with the ability to work autonomously and handle complex tasks.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities with a meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive, cooperative, and analytical approach to work.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

We support a hiring process that promotes diversity and inclusivity without discrimination, fostering an equitable environment for all stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Commuter benefits
• Disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave