Fund Controller

About Drive Capital

Drive Capital is a venture capital fund focused on building the next generation of great technology companies—outside of Silicon Valley. Founded in 2013, we’ve invested in more than 100+ startups across the US and Canada, including Duolingo, Carrot, ApplyBoard, Beam Benefits, and Greenlight. The investment platform totals $2.2B+ AUM.

Drive Capital is growing, and with it, our Finance team. We are scaling from human-powered outputs to a tech-enabled, automated function that can support the future growth of our investment platform. We value diversity, appetite for risk, and a habit of excellence.

As the Fund Controller, You Will...

• Manage fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, financial reporting, audits, and tax, all supported by our back office accounting team

• Develop financial models, fund pacing/reserves plans, and forecasts to drive business planning and the company’s strategic objectives

• Help establish and manage sound internal financial management control systems and develop procedures to continuously improve internal controls

• Monitor and track portfolio performance to assist with valuations

• Support our Investor Relations team with timely and professional communications to Limited Partners

• Assist with creating portfolio performance analytics and crafting meaningful visualizations to communicate insights to senior leadership

• Liaise with professional relationships across the firm (fund administrators, attorneys, bankers, compliance advisers, etc.)

About You

• You’re proficient in fund accounting and are looking to grow your leadership experience

• You’re comfortable in Quickbooks and Excel, or have worked with other GL or ERP software. Bonus points if you’ve worked in Allvue (formerly AltaReturn)

• You’re excited about scaling the finance function, applying the breadth of your previous experiences in financial reporting and analysis, portfolio management, accounting, and operations

• You can manage many different stakeholders and build conviction around a strategy based on accurate and timely analysis

• You’re energized by learning as you go, finding creative ways to organize and solve ambiguous challenges

• You have the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions autonomously

Hard Skills

• CPA or CFA preferred, but not required

• Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Experience in preparing, auditing, analyzing or evaluating financial statements

• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis

• Experience working with closed-end funds, in asset management, or an entrepreneurial environment

• Have worked on or with a compliance or controls team

What we Offer

• Competitive salary (of course), 401k, healthcare coverage at no cost to you, paid parental leave

• Take time off whenever you need it. In addition, we're off for major holidays and for two weeks at the end of each year

• A cell phone on our company plan

• Catered lunches, snacks, and drinks

• A parking pass and the view above at our Short North Office in Columbus, OH, one of the fastest-growing cities in the US

• A fun, high-impact environment to grow your finance and venture capital career

If you feel that the above describes you, please email us at apply@drivecapital.com and include a resume and LinkedIn profile. (Please don’t waste your time on a cover letter!)