Fund Accounting Controller

About Us

Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.

At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.

We are a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, over 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.

The Role

The Fund Accounting Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for investment funds. This role ensures accurate fund accounting, investor reporting, and regulatory adherence while optimizing financial processes. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in fund structures, GAAP reporting, and financial controls and is comfortable working with VCs, private equity firms, or other investment entities.

Your Typical, Atypical, Day

Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly fund accounting processes, ensuring accurate NAV calculations and financial statements.

• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements, investor capital accounts, and fund-level reporting.

• Ensure accurate allocation of income, expenses, and carried interest across fund structures.

• Manage intercompany transactions, capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations.

• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors to support year-end audits and tax compliance.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design and implement internal controls to safeguard fund assets and maintain financial accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, and investor reporting requirements for fund entities.

• Monitor regulatory changes affecting fund structures and accounting practices.

• Maintain SOX-compliant internal processes for fund operations, if applicable.

Investor Relations & Fund Operations

• Provide timely investor reporting, including capital calls, distributions, and quarterly investor statements.

• Support fund managers with financial analysis, fee structures, and carried interest modeling.

• Maintain LP communications and investor capital account records to ensure transparency.

• Work closely with fund administrators and custodians to streamline reporting processes.

Strategic Process Improvement & Technology Optimization

• Implement automation and process efficiencies for fund accounting workflows.

• Evaluate and optimize fund accounting systems and reporting tools.

• Develop standardized reporting packages for fund managers, investors, and auditors.

• Lead process improvements for faster financial close cycles and enhanced data accuracy.

About You

• You're passionate and knowledgeable about all things finance. It's the cornerstone of the role, so you have to know it and love it!

• You are a communicator! Excellent written and verbal communication is crucial in this role since you'll be interfacing with our clients (i.e. you should feel comfortable communicating with members of the executive team).

• You thrive in fast-paced, changing environments. 

• You're a self-starter, don't need someone looking over your shoulder to get your work done and know how to manage your time effectively.

• Software, software, software- you feel comfortable learning new software and cloud-based systems.

Core Competencies

• Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting – Strong expertise in GAAP, NAV calculations, and fund-level reporting.

• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Experience with partnership structures, and investor compliance.

• Internal Controls & Risk Management – Ability to implement strong financial controls and oversee fund audits.

• Investor & Fund Manager Relations – Skilled in capital account reporting, distributions, and LP communications.

• Process Optimization & Automation – Ability to improve fund accounting workflows and implement technology solutions.

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.

• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.

• Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.

• 401k with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.

• A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.

• Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!

• We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The base pay range target for the role described in this job description is $120,000 - $130,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.