We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core financial activities and support day-to-day business operations. This role will oversee accounting functions, deliver accurate financial insights, and help guide planning through reporting, forecasting, and cash oversight. The position also manages a small team and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership by presenting clear, decision-ready financial information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct accounting operations across payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to maintain accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls.<br>• Lead the monthly close process and oversee preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and audit-ready documentation.<br>• Develop forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections to support planning and short- and long-term business decisions.<br>• Monitor liquidity and manage cash activity to help ensure the organization meets operational and strategic financial needs.<br>• Supervise office and administrative functions that support smooth daily business operations.<br>• Manage and coach a small accounting team, setting priorities, reviewing work, and fostering accountability and development.<br>• Analyze financial data and extract meaningful insights for presentations to senior leadership.<br>• Create clear reporting materials in Excel and PowerPoint to communicate trends, risks, and performance clearly to stakeholders.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support a leading private equity firm in California. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist with a strong background in alternative investment management and a sharp eye for accuracy. The role combines fund-focused financial oversight with analytical support, reporting, and process improvement in a collaborative, in-office environment from Tuesday through Thursday.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process for fund-related activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports, investor-related schedules, and supporting analyses for private equity fund operations.<br>• Build and maintain forecasting models and financial analyses to support planning, performance tracking, and decision-making.<br>• Oversee key accounting and finance activities related to partnership structures and private equity fund management.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate variances, resolve reporting issues, and strengthen financial controls.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance the consistency of finance processes.<br>• Monitor detailed fund data and documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting standards.
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager | Venture Capital Firm | San Francisco; Hybrid - 1-2 Days Onsite | Base + Bonus + Carry!</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a <strong>growing Bay Area venture capital firm</strong> investing in early-stage <strong>frontier and climate technologies</strong>, with approximately <strong>$800M in AUM</strong> and the backing of a globally recognized organization. This is an opportunity to combine the resources and stability of an institutional platform with the <strong>broad exposure and ownership of a lean investment team</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Working closely with the <strong>CFO and Controller</strong>, you'll gain hands-on exposure across the full fund lifecycle, including <strong>capital activity, financial reporting, waterfalls, carry, valuations, tax, and investor reporting</strong>. The firm offers <strong>strong compensation, bonus + carry potential</strong>, flexible work arrangements, excellent benefits, subsidized lunches, and a supportive leadership team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end <strong>capital calls and distributions </strong></li><li>Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly closes</li><li>Maintain portfolio investment activity, valuations, and statements of investments</li><li>Build and review <strong>American and European waterfall models </strong></li><li>Calculate <strong>carried interest, hurdle rates, and capital statements </strong></li><li>Maintain fund accounting systems and ensure data accuracy</li><li>Coordinate with external tax providers and review fund tax returns</li><li>Prepare <strong>LP and parent company reporting </strong></li><li>Respond to investor inquiries related to capital activity, statements, and K-1s</li><li>Support portfolio investment and fund-of-fund activity</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager | Venture Capital | Palo Alto | Hybrid | Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client is a <strong>well-established venture capital firm </strong>backing high-growth companies across technology, healthcare, and related sectors. With teams in key innovation hubs, they’re known for a collaborative culture, strong execution, and long-term partnerships with founders.</p><p> </p><p>Join a high-performing finance team, have meaningful ownership, work closely with senior professionals, and help improve fund operations and reporting as the platform continues to scale.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee fund accounting and reporting with third-party administrators</li><li>Manage entity-level closes, including journal entries, NAVs, and financial statements</li><li>Review capital calls, distributions, and investor communications</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual investor reporting</li><li>Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Support portfolio company valuations and performance analysis</li><li>Partner with investment teams on valuation and reporting support</li><li>Serve as a key contact for fund administrators</li><li>Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Lead and perform audits, reviews, and compilations in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.<br>• Plan engagement scope and timing, perform risk assessments, and design appropriate audit procedures.<br>• Prepare and review workpapers, ensuring proper documentation and support for conclusions.<br>• Oversee and execute audit procedures for nonprofit organizations, including grant and compliance areas as applicable.<br>• Perform assurance work for employee benefit/pension plans, including testing contributions, distributions, and investments.<br>• Work on affordable housing engagements, including low-income housing entities and related compliance matters.<br>• Assist with engagements for homeowners associations; prior HOA experience a plus.<br>• Draft and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management letters, and internal control communications.<br>• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, providing clear instructions and timely feedback.<br>• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines; communicate status and issues to managers/partners.<br>• Identify accounting, auditing, and internal control issues, and propose practical solutions to clients.<br>• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards for assigned clients.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure considered.<br>• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in public accounting with a focus on auditing and assurance.<br>• Experience with nonprofit organizations and/or employee benefit plans strongly preferred; affordable housing and HOA experience a plus.<br>• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit/engagement software.<br>• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills.<br>• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.<br>• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Transformation Manager to support core accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting processes in San Francisco, California. This individual contributor role focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of close activities, reconciliations, and audit readiness while partnering with stakeholders across the finance organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to managing general ledger activity, journal entries, and reporting deliverables.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead accounting transformation projects, including process improvements, system implementations, automation, and change initiatives.</li><li>Serve as the accounting SME for system upgrades, ensuring strong controls and compliance with US GAAP and reporting requirements.</li><li>Gather, document, and translate accounting requirements for new systems and processes.</li><li>Support solution design, UAT, and financial system enhancements.</li><li>Design and document future-state processes, workflows, and SOPs.</li><li>Identify risks and implement effective financial and compliance controls.</li><li>Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable, automated, audit-ready processes.</li><li>Support change management, training, and post-implementation adoption.</li><li>Track project progress, risks, and deliverables to meet business goals.</li><li>Stay current on accounting technology, automation, and industry best practices.</li></ul>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Senior Finance Manager | Private Equity Firm | San Jose| Hybrid | Strong Compensation!!</strong></p><p> </p><p>A leading global investment firm focused on technology investing is growing its finance team. Known for its sophisticated investment platform, strong performance track record, and high-caliber culture, the firm offers the opportunity to work alongside top talent within a highly respected private markets environment.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to gain deep exposure to complex private equity fund structures while working closely with a lean, highly technical team. The role offers a mix of fund accounting and tax exposure, strong visibility, technical depth, excellent compensation and benefits, and long-term growth potential within a premier investment platform.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support fund accounting across complex private equity fund structures</li><li>Manage quarterly closes, reconciliations, capital calls, and distributions</li><li>Assist with annual financial statements and audit coordination</li><li>Partner with internal teams and external fund administrators on reporting and operations</li><li>Support accounting and tax-related workstreams across the platform</li><li>Contribute to technical accounting analysis and process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>