Audit Manager - Venture Capital

About the role

Join the Frank, Rimerman family—a top accounting firm recognized by Vault, the SF Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal, and Inside Public Accounting. We are seeking an Audit Manager with 5-9 years of public accounting experience focused on venture capital, private equity, investment companies, alternative investment funds, or related clients. Our Venture Capital Fund Audit Practice is a specialized department and a leading service provider to the venture fund ecosystem, serving clients across the country and in key financial markets worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage venture capital fund audit engagements from pre-planning through report issuance and binder close with minimal oversight from Directors or Partners.
• Develop audit strategies, risk assessments, engagement plans, staffing plans, and timelines that support effective and efficient execution.
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
• Identify, research, and resolve technical accounting and auditing matters, including investment existence, investment valuations, partner allocations, capital activity, distributions, realized events, borrowings, syndication costs, and expenses.
• Supervise multiple engagements and engagement teams simultaneously, reallocating sections and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Maintain frequent and clear communication with engagement teams, Directors, and Partners regarding job status, open items, timeline changes, and performance against budgets.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients throughout the audit lifecycle and respond to client communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Explain technical accounting and auditing matters to engagement teams and client personnel, including their significance and impact on the audit.
• Draft management letter comments and discuss potential findings with clients in a timely, thoughtful, and accurate manner.
• Support timely billing, resolution of client billing questions, and collection efforts for clients under your responsibility.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Associates and Seniors while upholding the Firm’s high standards for team support and guidance.
• Promote the Firm’s mission and culture through both actions and communication.

Qualifications

• Current and active CPA license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree focused in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 5–9 years of public accounting audit experience serving venture capital, private equity, investment companies, or alternative investment funds.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, investment company accounting, audit methodology, and risk assessment concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, teams, and client relationships simultaneously.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop Associates and Seniors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining client relationships.
• Independent thinking, sound professional judgment, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to integrity, accountability, high-quality work, and exceptional client service.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000–$175,000 per year for the San Francisco Bay Area. Actual placement within this range is determined by the candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, and geographic area.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship, and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas.