Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant

Our client, an early-stage investment management firm, is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team.

Location:

This role is hybrid, with an in-office expectation of 2–3 days per week in the San Francisco area.

Job Description:

This highly visible role will work closely with firm leadership and provide broad exposure across fund accounting, management company accounting, investor reporting, and investment operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where they can take ownership and help build scalable processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead quarterly fund reporting processes and coordinate deliverables with external administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
• Review fund financial statements, capital account activity, capital calls, distributions, and related accounting transactions
• Maintain investment records, portfolio valuations, performance reporting, and supporting financial models
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and investor reporting requirements
• Oversee management company accounting, expense management, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial reporting
• Support banking, cash management, and day-to-day financial operations
• Coordinate investment closings and related documentation with portfolio companies, service providers, and legal counsel
• Assist with investor reporting, fundraising support, due diligence requests, and investor communications
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies
• Partner with leadership on strategic projects and infrastructure initiatives as the organization continues to grow

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in fund accounting, finance, public accounting, fund administration, venture capital, private equity, or a related field
• Strong understanding of investment fund accounting, partnership structures, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working with external service providers and internal stakeholders

Compensation:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring 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;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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