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A leading global technology-focused venture capital firm is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Controller to support its finance team in accounting, financial reporting, audit, and tax functions. The ideal candidate is an accounting & tax expert with in-depth knowledge of accounting principles for alternative investment funds. Working cross-functionally, the new team member will help improve operational efficiency by streamlining processes while maintaining effective communication & organizational effectiveness.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
Location: Austin, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Assistant Controller
801 W. 5th St. Austin, TX 78703 US
Posted: 05/11/2023
2023-05-11
2023-07-02
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Function: Accounting/Finance
Job Number: 22688
Pay Rate: Depends on Experience
Job Description
A leading global technology-focused venture capital firm is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Controller to support its finance team in accounting, financial reporting, audit, and tax functions. The ideal candidate is an accounting & tax expert with in-depth knowledge of accounting principles for alternative investment funds. Working cross-functionally, the new team member will help improve operational efficiency by streamlining processes while maintaining effective communication & organizational effectiveness.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Targeted Bonus & Profit Sharing
- 100% Company Paid Medical Premiums
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K - company match
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Professional development
Location: Austin, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for daily fund accounting, maintenance of accounting system/reconciliations to fund admin, and overseeing the relationship with our fund admin. Examples include recording transactions in the general ledger and maintaining the cash reconciliation/ forecasting process for multiple direct and indirect investment funds.
- Manage portfolio funds’ capital calls, including wires and recording transactions in the general ledger.
- Manage portfolio funds’ quarterly report and statements, including maintenance and analysis of accurate information of the underlying portfolio company data in Invient.
- Manage the accounts payable process, including expense allocations across multiple entities.
- Calculate and review the quarterly close for multiple investment vehicles, including NAVs, investor statements, and financials.
- Support quarterly portfolio funds valuation by collecting data from the quarterly report and statements.
- Provide daily operational support by preparing capital calls, general ledger entries, account reconciliations and related documentation.
- Assist with year-end audit requirements such as confirmations, walk through procedures, ad hoc auditor requests, and financial statement preparation.
- Provide support to other business groups (compliance, investment team, IR etc.) and vendors as needed.
- Assist with routine monthly and ad-hoc investor reporting and information requests.
- Assist in tracking portfolio fund financial performance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- 5-10 years of relevant experience - combined public accounting with Venture Capital/Fund of Fund clients and/ or direct hands-on accounting experience at a Venture Capital/Fund of Fund Firm
- Strong background in accounting for alternative investment funds
- Understanding of portfolio fund and portfolio company valuations
- Proactive, detail oriented, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analysis, and judgement skills
- Deliver accurate and timely work product within specified timelines
- Ability to work independently when needed but also thrive in a team environment
- Fast learner willing to embrace the hands-on nature of the role with an eagerness to learn
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows suite (advanced Excel is a plus)
- Experience with and passion for teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
- Having the guts to take on a new challenge and the risk to be successful
- Exhibits an entrepreneurial and creative ethos and is continually compelled to learn and explore new ideas
- Relationships are the key to driving our collective success. Superb at nurturing authentic, diverse, and congenial long-term relationships