Head of Management Accountancy in London

The Company You'll JoinCarta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. The Team You'll Work WithThe Director, Fund Administration - Europe leads delivery and client experience for Carta's European Fund Administration portfolio, primarily across the UK and Luxembourg. You will be accountable for service quality, timely delivery and client relationships, and you will support retention and expansion by partnering with Sales and client leadership. You will directly lead the European fund accounting team, with responsibility for team performance, talent development, accounting quality and on-time delivery. Lead, coach and develop the fund accounting team, setting clear expectations for accounting quality, timely delivery and client service. Own accounting standards, review controls and the handling of complex accounting matters, so that financial reporting is accurate and clients are ready for their audits. Improve execution across the Venture Capital and Private Equity delivery teams, including fund administration, data collection, implementation and support. Plan team capacity and processes so the business can grow without a drop in accounting quality or client service. Use technology and automation to cut manual work and unnecessary review cycles while strengthening controls. identify risks early and act on them with the client and internal partners. Build trusted relationships with fund finance and operations contacts, and escalate to senior leadership when needed. The Impact You'll HaveYou will be accountable for operational performance and client satisfaction across your portfolio. Success will be measured on service quality, timeliness, operating efficiency, audit readiness and CSAT. The Fund Administration client team supports VC and PE firms, helping fund managers deliver accurate reporting, serve their investors and operate with confidence. About YouWe're looking for a client-focused fund accounting leader with solid experience in European Venture Capital, Private Equity and fund administration, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with fund finance and operations teams.10-12+ years of experience in fund accounting or fund administration, including 3-5 years managing teams and client relationships. Experience coaching and developing talent and setting clear standards for accounting quality, timely delivery and client service. Curiosity and good judgment: you understand each client's business, anticipate needs and raise risks early. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details. For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy, CA Candidate Privacy, and Brazil Transparency Report.