Fund Controller

Company Overview: Natural Capital is a high growth, Arkansas based firm focused on

private investments in real estate and growth companies. Founded in 2019, the firm currently

operates two funds with $225M in assets under management.

Job Description: Ideal candidates are diligent and highly motivated self-starters. Reporting

to the CFO/COO, the Fund Controller will manage the day-to-day financial activities for the

Natural Capital managed funds (Fund I, II, and II-A) and other related entities.

Responsibilities:

• Fund Administration – Assist with all tasks outlined in the professional services agreement with the firm’s outsourced fund administrator to ensure they are completed accurately and within the necessary time frames; ensure Natural Capital funds and related companies complete all necessary financial and administrative tasks.
• Financial Reporting – Work alongside the firm’s outsourced fund administrator and outsourced accounting firm to ensure accurate financial reports and timely bill payments. Share financial reports with Limited Partners and Co-Investors per the reporting requirements of Natural Capital Funds and related companies.
• Regulatory Compliance – Support the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer in ensuring Natural Capital and related companies remain in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Audit / Tax – Work alongside the CFO and independent audit firm to ensure Natural Capital and related companies complete the necessary annual audits, tax filings, and distribution of tax statements (K1s, etc.).
• Treasury – Work alongside the CFO to ensure cash is managed appropriately.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of work experience in accounting fields. Tax preparation and audit experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with a business related major.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with the Microsoft 365 suite of products including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of detail orientation.
• Effective communication skills with high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the CFO/COO, the Fund Controller will manage the day-to-day financial

activities for the Natural Capital managed funds (Fund I, II, and II-A) and other related

entities.

The Fund Controller will be involved in the following key areas:

• Fund Administration – Ensure Natural Capital and related companies complete all necessary financial and administrative tasks to support an efficient and well-informed organization:
• Oversee all tasks outlined in the professional services agreement with Natural Capital’s outsourced fund administrator, to ensure the tasks are completed accurately and within the necessary timeframe, including but not limited to:
• Capital Calls.
• Distributions.
• Fee Calculations.
• Quarterly Financial Reporting, including NAV reports.
• Investor Capital Statements.
• Maintain regular communication schedule with fund administrator team and keep Natural Capital team members informed of fund administrator’s progress on major tasks. This currently includes weekly meetings between the fund administrator team, our CFO/COO, and our Vice President of Investor Relations with several open tasks on any given week.
• Financial Reporting – Work alongside the fund administrator and outsourced accounting firm to ensure accurate financial reports and timely bill payments:
• Review and provide bank statements and other banking information as needed.
• Assist with account reconciliations and transaction level research.
• Ensure invoices are properly coded and approved.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial packets for each entity and file internally. Financials are prepared as follows:
• Limited Partnerships – by the fund administrator.
• Investment holding companies – by outsourced accounting firm and/or property managers.
• Assist Investment Team with fund modeling and forecasts.
• Manage loan covenant compliance for funds and investments.
• Regulatory Compliance – Support the Chief Compliance Officer and CFO/COO in ensuring Natural Capital and related companies…