Senior Fund Accountant at Carta

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private CreditIndustries

Requirements

Prior work experience in the preparation of fund accounts and financial statements in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP, etc
4+ years of Accounting or Finance experience within the Funds industry preferred
Strong understanding of complex fund accounting mechanisms specifically closed-end Funds
Hold a numerical Bachelor’s degree, preferably within Accountancy/Finance
Have an in-depth knowledge and interest in the Private Equity, Venture Capital and Start up ecosystem
Be a part-qualified ACA/ACCA accountant (not essential)
Provide audit support

Responsibilities

Perform fund administration and accounting tasks that include but are not limited to handling investors transactions, preparing capital calls, producing NAVs (capital accounts, financial reports) and preparing annual financial statements
Enhance our fund accounting processes by working closely with our Product and Engineering teams to implement improvements and pave the way towards automated fund administration
Tackle challenges head on as you’ll be at the intersection of law, accounting and finance, regulation and tax
Proactively share knowledge with team members on how we can best automate our fund structures to strengthen our processes and improve our products overall to provide a unique experience to our clients

Skills

Fund Administration

Fund Accounting

Investor Transactions

Capital Calls

NAV Calculation

Capital Accounts

Financial Reporting

Financial Statements

Carta

Financial platform for fundraising and equity management

About Carta

Carta provides a platform that helps businesses, particularly startups and investment firms, manage their fundraising processes more efficiently. The platform offers a variety of tools and services that assist in asset management, back office automation, and portfolio insights. One of its standout features is the use of machine learning to provide real-time market intelligence, which helps businesses make informed decisions about employee compensation. Additionally, Carta simplifies the process of equity sales for employees and investors, making it easier to navigate what can often be a complicated area. Unlike many competitors, Carta focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of services that not only streamline fundraising but also support audit, tax, and valuation needs. The goal of Carta is to make the fundraising journey faster, easier, and more cost-effective for its clients.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$1,097MTotal Funding

SERIES_GCompany Stage

Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Free lunch and snacks

Equity

Employee liquidity every 12-18 months

Risks

Increased competition from startups like Slice threatens Carta's market share.

Recent data breach raises concerns about Carta's data security.

Decline in venture deal count on Carta's platform indicates potential business slowdown.

Differentiation

Carta offers a comprehensive platform for managing equity electronically.

Carta provides real-time market intelligence powered by machine learning.

Carta simplifies equity sales for employees, stakeholders, and investors.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital equity management solutions benefits Carta.

Corporate Transparency Act creates a new market for Carta's compliance solutions.

Rising Series A valuations boost demand for Carta's services.

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