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Associate Fund Controller

Carta

Sandy, UTFull-time$50–115K/yrPosted 7mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–115K/yr
Location
Sandy, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Carta is hiring an Associate Fund Controller. The Associate Fund Controller at Carta will support clients by handling capital calls, distributions, audit and tax support, and preparing quarterly and annual financials while communicating with limited partners and leveraging real‑time IRR and portfolio data.

Key focus areas include Provide capital calls and distributions, Support audit and tax processes, and Deliver pre‑ and post‑close services.

Successful candidates bring 4+ Years Fund Administration Experience. Important skills include Client Relationship Management, Interpreting Limited Partnership Agreements, Review Financial Statements, Review Footnotes, GAAP, and IFRS. Preferred (not required): Capital Calls And Distributions, Audit/Tax Support, Pre- And Post-Close Services, and Quarterly And Annual Financials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Client Relationship ManagementInterpreting Limited Partnership AgreementsReview Financial StatementsReview FootnotesGAAPIFRSWaterfall CalculationsManagement FeesCarried Interest AllocationsPrivate Credit StructuresVC/PE StructuresComplex Entity StructuresMaster-Feeder StructuresParallel Fund StructuresConsolidated ReportingProblem SolvingDecision-MakingEffective CommunicationMulti-TaskingDeadline-DrivenVenture Capital MarketsPrivate Equity MarketsHedge Funds MarketsPrivate Credit MarketsMicrosoft OfficeGeneral Ledger SystemsSystem ImplementationWorkflow ImplementationCapital Calls and DistributionsAudit/Tax SupportPre- and Post-Close ServicesQuarterly and Annual FinancialsLimited Partner CommunicationsReal-Time IRRReal-Time Portfolio DataCredit Investment Performance MetricsExposure ReportingReview Client DeliverablesSOC-Compliant ProcessesBest-in-Class ServiceXeroInvestranQuickBooksPrivate Credit-Specific PlatformsProject WorkFast-Paced EnvironmentIndependent WorkCollaborative TeamworkLeverage Technology for Automation

Qualifications

4+ Years Fund Administration ExperienceCPACMAPrior Experience With Fund AdministratorPrior Experience Within Fund AdministratorPrior Experience With Private Credit Investment Firm

Full job description

The Company You’ll Join Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page .

The Problems You’ll Solve As an Associate Fund Controller, you will help provide leverage to our clients by understanding and prioritizing their needs while effectively scaling our CFO services. Some of the strategic support we provide includes:

  • Capital calls and distributions

  • Audit/tax support

  • Pre- and post-close services

  • Quarterly and annual financials

  • Limited Partner communications

You will bring transparency to founders, VCs, General Partners, Limited Partners, and now private credit managers by helping them utilize Carta’s tools and resources such as:

  • Real-time IRR

  • Real-time portfolio data

  • Credit investment performance metrics and exposure reporting

You’ll also:

  • Improve our product and software through collaborating with product and engineering teams to continue to develop our Private Equity product suite

  • Turn a service industry into a software business through consulting with clients and implementing our fund administration software

  • Interact with clients on a daily basis and manage effective client relationships

  • Interact with external auditors and tax providers

  • Review all client deliverables, including financial packages, capital calls, distributions, credit facility reporting, and ad-hoc client requests

  • Assist Directors to execute new and current processes within the team

  • Ensure the accounting team is SOC-compliant in all processes and procedures

The Impact You’ll Have Our goal is to position Carta as the leading Fund Administration provider across Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Private Credit. This is a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with our product, engineering, go-to-market, and operations teams while expanding your domain knowledge in an exciting and growing asset class. You will also help guide and mentor junior team members.

About You

  • 4+ years of experience in Fund Administration

  • CPA or CMA preferred

  • Prior experience working with or within a fund administrator or private credit investment firm preferred

  • You have experience maintaining, managing, and nurturing multiple client relationships

  • You’re interested in providing best-in-class service

  • You have experience interpreting and understanding Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs)

  • You can review financial statements and footnotes, ensuring consistency with relevant GAAP (US GAAP, IFRS) and industry practice

  • You are experienced with Waterfall calculations, management fees, and carried interest allocations in both Private Credit and VC/PE structures

  • You have worked on complex entity structures, including master-feeder and parallel fund structures, and are comfortable with consolidated reporting

  • You possess strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills

  • You are an effective communicator, excel at multi-tasking, and are deadline-driven

  • You have a deep understanding of Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Private Credit markets

  • You’re proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience with relevant systems such as Xero, Investran, QuickBooks, and other Private Credit-specific platforms

  • You have worked with general ledger systems and have implemented new systems or workflows

  • You enjoy working in projects in a fast-paced environment, both independently and within a collaborative team

  • You leverage technology to automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the client experience

  • You enjoy mentoring and developing talent within the team Disclosures:

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.

  • Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.

  • For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy , CA Candidate Privacy , and Brazil Transparency Report .

  • Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [email protected].

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