Role OverviewController/Head of Finance for a venture capital firm, responsible for finance, accounting, operations, and investor relations. The role involves building the finance infrastructure and working directly with the Founder.
What You Will Do
Own accounting and finance, lead monthly and quarterly close, oversee fund accounting, build accounting processes, manage budgeting and forecasting, and coordinate with external partners.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, or alternative investments, with a strong understanding of fund accounting and management company accounting. The role offers the opportunity to grow into a broader finance leadership position as the firm scales.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of relevant accounting/finance experience
- Private equity, venture capital, or broader alternative investment experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of both fund accounting and management company accounting
- CPA preferred
- Experience working with LPs/investor reporting is highly desirable
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Hands-on mentality with the ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
- $180K–$200K base salary
- Bonus
- Potential carry participation
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