Finance (Accounting) Associate - Virtual Company
San Francisco, CA 94103
About the Job
Finance Associate
Our client, a technology-focused investment firm specializing in emerging industries, is seeking a Finance Associate. This position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership on fund reporting, audits, and operational processes. The role also involves supporting finance-related projects and contributing to the development of AI technologies to enhance internal operations. This position is hybrid, requiring candidates to be based in either San Francisco or New York, with two in-office days per week.
Responsibilities
- Fund Reporting:
- Review quarterly reports prepared by the fund administrator for various funds.
- Reconcile digital asset transactions against blockchain records.
- Review and distribute investor capital statements.
- Manage relationships with fund administrators.
- Annual Audit:
- Review financial statements prepared by the fund administrator.
- Coordinate with auditors to ensure timely issuance of audit reports.
- Handle audit-related requests such as confirmations and transaction support.
- Fund Operations:
- Oversee processes like capital calls, distributions, and investment funding.
- Track investment data and valuations within proprietary systems.
- Monitor expenses and propose cost-saving initiatives.
- Assist with investor inquiries, SPV finance processes, and fund tax compliance.
- Support ad-hoc analyses and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of asset management auditing or accounting experience, including at least 2 years in VC/PE.
- CPA preferred; passing FAR & REG required.
- Strong analytical, communication, and Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach.
- Passion for technology, crypto, and/or AI is a plus.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $110K - $160K per year.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.