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Development & Strategy
Job Details
Position Description
As a Senior Fund Accountant, you will play a central role in leading our 400+ portfolio companies and maintaining accurate accounting records. This role requires PE/VC accounting experience, exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills are critical for evaluating data, drawing conclusions, and communicating information to management, as is the ability to work cross-functionally.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the full accounting cycle for portfolio investments: Monitor and record all transactions (investments, exits, capital, and valuations) in our database; support portfolio valuation analysis, quarter-end close, and data compilation; and maintain investment terms and legal documents.
- Track and calculate various performance metrics such as IRR, MOIC, and TVPI across the entire portfolio as well as specific regions and investment strategies. Maintain active portfolio listings.
- Assist in the standardization and validation of legacy portfolio data, ensuring its readiness for integration and analysis.
- Give to quarterly executive and Board presentations with results from the Ventures portfolio.
- Support portfolio monitoring by reviewing and synthesizing financial updates from portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with tax, compliance, and legal teams on filings and reporting.
- Develop and maintain documentation of accounting processes, procedures, and portfolio company documents and investment terms to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standard processes.
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, including data reconciliation, reporting, and analysis.
- Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and management of accounting and portfolio management systems.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests and inquiries from internal and external collaborators, providing timely and accurate information.
- Lead special projects related to fund operations, process improvements, and critical initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in fund accounting or asset management, including 1-2 years specifically within a Venture Capital or Private Equity environment. Experience in investment company accounting or auditing, particularly with large, diverse portfolios, is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with large datasets.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to prioritize and run multiple tasks effectively, demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills
- CPA.
- Understanding of LP/GP structures and fund accounting principles.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn quickly.
- Proactive and results-oriented approach.
- Ability to present financial data clearly and concisely.
- Salesforce experience.
- Experience with other accounting or portfolio management software.
Note: This role is Office-Flexible, with the expectation that you will work in-person at a Salesforce office three days per week.
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