Company Overview:
This company is a leading venture capital firm with a focus on expansion stage software companies. Their mission to improve people’s working lives permeates everything they do – from their investment strategy and how they work with their portfolio to firm operations and how they support their employees. At this firm, you will be surrounded by intelligent, innovative, creative people who strive to make a difference.
What they’re looking for
This firm is expanding their Finance team to meet the needs of their growing firm. They are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant or an Accounting Manager who will report to the Management Company Controller. This person, along with a Finance Admin/Administrative Coordinator, will be responsible for the majority of the accounting for the Management Company.
They are looking for a self‐starter who is team‐oriented and especially detail‐oriented. This individual will be responsible for owning accounting procedures leading up to financial statement preparation, including AR, AP, expense reimbursements, GL maintenance, month‐end close, and allocations. There will be the opportunity to grow within the team by increasing ownership of these processes, helping with budgeting, and preparing operational financial reporting for Partners.
Core responsibilities will include
Ensuring appropriate expense allocation and smooth operation of expense reimbursement, both to employees and between entities
Ensuring firm policies, including Delegation of Authority, are appropriately followed prior to any payments and expense reimbursements and tracking noncompliance
Maintaining general ledger, ensuring accuracy of journal entries and reconciliation of intercompany accounts
Perform AR and review AP, ensuring active projects are covered by valid contracts and communicating with customers/vendors to address payment status
Helping with tax returns and filings
Supporting Management Company Controller on budget‐to‐actual variance analysis and operational financial reporting
The Ideal Candidate
They are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team and is excited to dig in and help – wherever needed:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3‐7 years of accounting experience in an operating company environment
CPA preferred
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop preferred
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Consistent and precise attention to detail
Exceptional communication skills and team‐player attitude
Comfortable with autonomy, and able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic organization that values continuous rapid improvement