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Fund Controller

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Carta

Carta

1,001-5,000 employees

Financial platform for fundraising and equity management

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Venture Capital
Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services
Legal

Compensation Overview

$142.1k - $176kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 5 more

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Controller
Accounting
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in the Venture Capital or Private Equity industry
  • CPA or CMA preferred
  • You have experience maintaining, managing and nurturing multiple client relationships and are interested in providing best-in-class-service
  • You have experience interpreting and understanding Limited Partnership Agreements
  • You have experience reviewing financial statements and footnotes, ensuring consistency with appropriate reporting framework
  • You have experience in understanding, interpreting and working on Waterfall calculations, management fees, and carried interest allocations
  • You have experience in working on complex entity structures and report consolidations
  • You have strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
  • You take pride in your ability to communicate effectively and are able to multitask to meet multiple deadlines
  • You have experience managing and monitoring the timely delivery of quality client deliverables
  • You have a deep understanding of Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Funds and Fund Operations/Administration
  • You have experience implementing accounting data into a general ledger system
  • You’re interested in working on projects in a fast paced environment with a supportive team and as an individual
  • You have experience leveraging technologies to automate processes and gain efficiencies
  • You have experience providing training and guidance to new and existing team members
Responsibilities
  • Help provide leverage to our clients by understanding and prioritizing their needs while effectively scaling our CFO services.
  • Bring transparency to founders, VCs, established General Partners and LPs and help our clients make more accurate decisions by helping them utilize our tools and resources.
  • Improve our product and software through working with our product and engineering teams to continue to develop our Fund Administration product suite.
  • Interact with clients and audit partners regularly to manage effective relationships.
  • Review all client deliverables, including financial packages, capital calls, distributions and ad-hoc client requests.
  • Ensure the accounting team is SOC compliant in all processes and procedures.
  • Identify and improve historical data issues post customer onboarding. Partner with and train offshores teams on new tasks and workflows.

Carta provides a platform that simplifies the fundraising process for businesses, particularly startups, venture capitalists, and private equity firms. The platform offers a range of tools and services that help manage assets, automate back office operations, and provide insights into investment portfolios. One of its standout features is the use of machine learning to deliver real-time market intelligence, which aids businesses in making informed decisions about employee compensation. Additionally, Carta facilitates equity sales for employees and investors, making what can be a complicated process much easier. Unlike many competitors, Carta combines software with expert services to create a more comprehensive solution for its clients. The goal of Carta is to make fundraising faster, easier, and more cost-effective for businesses.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Carta's extensive suite of tools and services can significantly streamline the fundraising process, making it easier and more cost-effective for startups and investors.
  • The company's ability to provide real-time market intelligence and robust data sets can help businesses make more informed decisions, particularly in compensation and equity management.
  • Partnerships with firms like Herzog and proactive compliance solutions position Carta as a trusted and innovative leader in the fintech space.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breach incident could undermine client trust and impact Carta's reputation in the market.
  • A decline in venture deal counts and cash raised, as reported, may affect Carta's revenue and growth prospects.

What makes Carta unique

  • Carta's platform uniquely integrates machine learning to provide real-time market intelligence and compensation data, setting it apart from traditional financial services.
  • The company's focus on simplifying equity sales and back office automation offers a comprehensive solution that addresses multiple pain points for startups and investors.
  • Carta's proactive approach to compliance, such as offering a free Corporate Transparency Act compliance solution, demonstrates its commitment to regulatory support and client ease.

Benefits

Free lunch and snacks

Equity

Employee liquidity every 12-18 months