Controller - Venture Capital

Controller Position

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will oversee the accounting for venture capital funds, collaborate closely with a third-party fund administrator, and manage tasks related to portfolio company investments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Responsibilities include : overseeing partnership accounting for venture capital funds, analyzing and monitoring the financial performance of portfolio companies, developing and maintaining reporting systems, supporting the administration of specialized programs, preparing reports and presentations, coordinating with external auditors, ensuring tax compliance, and managing capital calls and distributions.

Our client, a leading venture capital firm, is seeking a Controller (flexible to VP Finance title) to join their growing Boston-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with a highly collaborative CFO and senior partners at a successful, well-respected investment firm. The role involves overseeing all accounting related to the firm's venture capital funds, collaborating with a third-party fund administrator, monitoring portfolio investments, and supporting various finance and reporting initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to take ownership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing partnership accounting and quarterly close for multiple funds, managing quarterly and annual reporting with fund administrators and external auditors, supporting portfolio valuation and investor reporting processes, assisting with capital calls, distributions, and tax compliance, and partnering with leadership on fund performance analytics, ESG reporting, and special projects.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree, CPA strongly preferred, 5-8+ years of partnership accounting experience within VC, PE, or public accounting, solid understanding of GAAP and investment fund accounting, strong Excel skills and familiarity with fund tools, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Work environment includes 4 days onsite preferred (Boston) and a supportive, people-first leadership team that values balance.