Associate Fund Controller
About Us
Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed.
At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.
Our platform is designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We take care of all the behind-the-scenes tasks, from automating banking, ensuring compliance, handling contracts, managing taxes, to streamlining reporting. This leaves investors the freedom to concentrate on what matters most: making valuable deals and nurturing meaningful relationships.
Join us at Sydecar, as we lead the charge in revolutionizing private investing.
Location: New York City (hybrid; 2 days per week in office)
About the Team
The Operations Team at Sydecar is the driving force behind our customers' success. As the primary point of contact for our customers and their investors, we handle customer support cases, provide valuable product feedback, and expertly manage SPVs and Funds from formation to closing—and beyond. Our team ensures a seamless experience every step of the way, helping investors navigate their journey with confidence.
About the Opportunity
At Sydecar, we're on a mission to empower thousands of investors to back visionary entrepreneurs who are changing the world. As an Associate Fund Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our SPV and fund clients throughout the lifecycle of their investment vehicles. Your expertise will be instrumental in navigating complex investment transactions and providing critical support to our internal teams—all within a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
What you'll do:
Manage post-closing events for Sydecar’s SPV and Fund+ products including transfers of interest, conversions, and realizations
Serve as an escalation contact for other members of the Customer Experience team as they encounter complex investment structures
Provide exceptional customer service as you lead onboarding calls with newly-signed fund customers, and manage the relationship on an ongoing basis
Assist with quarterly management fee payments and prepare financial reporting packages for fund clients and investors
Ensure standardization across the team by developing thoughtful, repeatable standard operating procedures
Prepare and review distribution calculations
Set up and review payments to companies and investors
What we're looking for:
3+ years of experience with Fund Accountant or Controller positions
Strong understanding of venture capital/private equity structures and operations.
Proficiency in US GAAP
Exceptional attention to detail, process driven, and highly organized, with an eye for process/product improvement
Strong communication skills with a passion for client service and creating positive customer experiences.
High proficiency with Excel
Experience working in a technology-driven organization
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
You’ll enjoy these benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus program
PTO and sick leave
Generously covered medical, dental, vision
Stock options program
401k program with 4% employer match
Personal data plan reimbursement
Annual professional development stipend
Annual wellness stipend
Workspace allotment
Commuter benefits
Life insurance
Parental leave for all employees
Sydecar’s values
Our values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions.
Be Committed
As a team, we rise to meet challenges and recognize that we become stronger and develop character when facing adversity.
Be Excellent
We measure our success not just by what we achieve, but by how we achieve it—through integrity, creativity, elegance, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellence is not just doing things well—it's looking for ways to do them better.
Be Humble
Humility is our key to personal and professional growth. We appreciate that great ideas can come from anywhere, regardless of seniority, pedigree, or experience. We care more about collective outcomes than who gets credit or who does what. We try to not let our ego cloud our judgment.
Win Together
Winning is no accident. It is the result of collective hard work, perseverance, sacrifice, and most of all, loving what we do. Winning requires that we give extra—sometimes winning calls for late nights or extra effort, and we show up for clients and each other with urgency and heart. While excellence is a journey, winning is a destination.
Sydecar is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sydecar are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sydecar will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sydecar encourages applicants of all ages.