Fund Controller

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Carta is hiring a Fund Controller in Toronto, onsite, full-time, to own the Canadian accounting lifecycle for venture capital and private equity funds, partner with fund accounting for quarter-end and annual closes, support frontline investment professionals, and deliver institutional-grade service across Canadian clients. As the first Canada hire in Fund Administration, you’ll define a roadmap for Canadian funds, mentor a growing team, and bridge operations with go-to-market and solution design while upholding IFRS, ASPE, and Canadian GAAP expertise. To apply, tailor your resume to 5+ years VC/PE Canadian fund accounting, highlight leadership, process improvement, risk management, and client liaison skills; show willingness to work onsite in Toronto and contribute to Carta’s private markets ERP vision.

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