Finance Associate - Ventures

Position Description

The Finance Associate will partner with the senior Finance professionals in managing key tasks including, but not limited to, the following:

• Quarterly US GAAP Basis Reporting;
• Annual US GAAP Basis audit;
• Annual Tax Basis Book Preparation;
• Working with internal tax department and external advisers regarding tax implications of complex investment transactions;
• Cash flow management, capital calls and cash and stock distributions;
• Review and analyze portfolio company financials in preparation for quarterly partner portfolio review meetings;
• Work with partners to prepare quarterly portfolio company valuations & prepare summarized data for partner presentations;
• Respond to requests and inquiries of limited partners and their representatives via telephone and email;
• Work with Investor Relations in preparation of presentation materials, information posted to investor website, fundraising documents;
• Understand and document investment transactions; working with deal staff and outside advisors on deal closings and harvest transactions;
• Analyze various fund activities to ensure compliance with partnership agreements;
• Prepare management fee and expense allocation workbooks supporting quarterly GAAP reporting across multiple venture fund complexes;
• Work with the CFO / VP Finance / Finance Managers on projects to enhance the product of the team, department and firm, particularly focused on the implementation of artificial intelligence into our day-to-day workflows;
• Other ad hoc responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in Public Accounting or related experience in an in-house accounting & finance role;
• Demonstrated professional and academic achievement;
• Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects with the highest attention to detail;
• Creative problem-solving ability and sound judgment;
• Strong team player with entrepreneurial predisposition and strong interpersonal skills;
• Outstanding Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• Familiarity with Investran and Workiva a plus.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting from a four-year college/university with a strong academic background (minimum 3.5 GPA)

Compensation

Expected Annual Base Salary $80,000 – 85,000