Controller - Venture Capital & Private Equity

Aduro Advisors is seeking talented individuals to join their team, supporting top-tier clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space. Controllers play a dynamic role in managing client relationships, executing on practical technical excellence, and driving team growth.

Why Aduro?

Aduro is a modern, innovative fund administrator with deep industry experience. They enable clients to focus on investing while handling operational details with best-in-class technology and thoughtful, adaptable service.

The company fosters a people-first culture, investing in training, growth opportunities, and collaboration. Controllers lead teams dedicated to delivering high-quality service and technical work, balancing client needs with team requirements. This role requires strong project management skills and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point-of-contact for multiple clients, managing workflows and coordinating with team members like Directors, Senior Controllers, Accounting Managers, Staff Accountants, and Management Company Teams.

• Conduct recurring client check-in calls covering status updates, open items, and operational needs.

• Respond to ad-hoc client requests within 24 hours, ensuring alignment with Aduro processes and industry best practices.

• Reconcile banking transactions and prepare journal entries in Xero per US GAAP standards.

• Drive month-end close processes, raising follow-up questions to Directors, CFOs, or clients as needed.

• Reconcile and maintain investment information for all fund investments.

• Prepare quarterly financial statements, including partners’ capital allocations.

• Utilize proprietary investment management databases to send investor correspondence on capital contributions, distributions, and quarterly reporting.

• Update proprietary databases with fund activity and investment details.

• Prepare audit materials and manage year-end financial statement audits and tax work.

• Address ad-hoc General Partner/Limited Partner data requests.