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.

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