Fund Controller

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Toronto, ON, CAN
Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech • Software
Carta develops purpose-built software that transforms traditional accounting into a powerful growth engine.
The Role
Manage the full Canadian accounting lifecycle for VC/PE funds, support quarter-end and annual close, ensure accurate position and cash reconciliations, provide IFRS/ASPE/Canadian GAAP expertise, build and lead a Canadian fund accounting team, partner with product and GTM to align commercial commitments and delivery.
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The Company You’ll Join

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence.

Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.

Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital. 

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

The Problems You'll Solve

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Fund Controller, you’ll work to:

  • Manage the entire  Canadian accounting lifecycle for complex Venture Capital and Private Equity Canadian funds
  • Partner with fund accounting teams to support quarter-end and annual close processes, maintain accuracy in position tracking, and assist in providing documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
  • Support frontline investment professionals and relationship managers with timely and accurate servicing data
  • Deliver best-in-class service  to the customer base through institutional-grade operational rigor, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proactive issue resolution across all Canadian clients.
  • Define and execute a roadmap for Canadian funds spanning product enhancements, service optimization, and AI-enabled automation to scale capabilities and differentiate Carta's fund CFO platform.
  • Provide expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Canadian fund accounting  team that grows with Carta's fund admin business while maintaining operational excellence and fostering continuous development.
  • Bridge operations and Go-To-Market strategy by partnering on customer scoping, implementation feasibility assessment, and solution architecture to ensure commercial commitments align with delivery capabilities.
The Team You'll Work With

You’ll be joining our Fund Administration  team as our first Canada hire, a growing function dedicated to supporting Carta’s accounting platform by maintaining precision and efficiency across all stages of the Canadian fund lifecycle.

Our mission is to provide institutional-grade support to the investment, fund accounting, and fund administration teams by managing trade settlements, cash flows, and notification workflows across diverse and complex credit instruments. We champion operational excellence and risk management while scaling Carta’s loan servicing capabilities as our private credit strategies continue to grow.

About You

You're someone who thrives on bringing structure to complex workflows and executing with discipline in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You combine deep technical Canadian accounting knowledge with a collaborative mindset and a passion for process improvement.

  • 5+ years of experience recommended in VC or PE Canadian fund accounting
  • Expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP 
  • Attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy and ability to analyze complex position and cash reconciliations.
  • A team-oriented problem solver who thrives in time-sensitive, high-visibility operating environments.
  • Ability to build and scale processes, control for risk,and improve efficiencies across multiple fund admin teams servicing Canadian clients
  • Ability to liaise with clients and represent Carta as a Subject Matter Expert in the back office operations of Canadian VC/PE funds

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].

Skills Required

  • 5+ years experience in VC or PE Canadian fund accounting
  • Expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP
  • Strong numerical accuracy and ability to analyze complex position and cash reconciliations
  • Ability to build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Canadian fund accounting team
  • Ability to build and scale processes, control for risk, and improve efficiencies across fund admin teams
  • Ability to liaise with clients and represent Carta as a Subject Matter Expert for Canadian VC/PE back-office operations
  • Experience supporting quarter-end and annual close, audit documentation, and fund reporting

Carta Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carta and has not been reviewed or approved by Carta.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation is portrayed as market-competitive in many roles, with particularly strong positioning in engineering and product packages. Pay is also framed as comparatively strong versus other aspects of the overall employee experience.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is positioned as notably generous, with extended paid leave for birthing parents and paid bonding leave for all parents. Family-building support is also emphasized through fertility treatment and egg-freezing coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is structured with a required minimum amount of paid leave and then additional flexibility through an unlimited PTO and sick-time approach. This design is intended to ensure time off is actually taken while preserving flexibility beyond the minimum.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
1,902 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Carta develops purpose-built software that transforms traditional accounting into a powerful growth engine. Carta’s world-class fund administration platform supports nearly 7,000 funds and SPVs, and represents nearly $130B in assets under management in venture capital and private equity. Trusted by more than 40,000 companies, Carta also helps private businesses in over 160 countries manage their cap tables, valuations, taxes, equity programs, compensation, and more. Together, Carta is setting a new standard as the end-to-end platform for private markets. Our best-in-class solution for fund management seamlessly integrates investor and portfolio company insights via a suite of tools designed ground-up to support the strategic impact of the fund CFO. Carta has been included on the Fortune Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance list, Forbes’ list of the World's Best Cloud Companies, Fast Company's Most Innovative list, and Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. For more information, visit carta.com.

Why Work With Us

Carta is a place where everyone can be the best version of themselves. We're a team of unconventional builders who's focus is to create infrastructure for innovators. Join our team and help us to create more owners.

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