Finance Associate - VC Firm | Menlo Park

Description

Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing.

Finance Associate | Venture Capital Firm | Menlo Park; Hybrid | Base + Bonus + Carry

Join a highly regarded early-stage venture capital firm investing in the next generation of AI, developer tools, infrastructure, digital biology, and enterprise software. With a strong reputation, experienced leadership, and a collaborative culture, this is a great opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to venture capital finance and operations.

Reporting directly to the Controller and working closely with the CFO and external fund administrator, you'll gain hands-on experience across fund accounting, investor reporting, audits, tax, and management company accounting. This is an ideal role for someone who wants broad responsibility, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to grow within a lean, entrepreneurial team.

Responsibilities

• Support fund accounting and reporting across multiple venture funds and related entities

• Assist with capital calls, distributions, management fees, and fund expenses

• Maintain reconciliations, schedules, and supporting workpapers

• Track investment activity, commitments, and capital balances

• Support investor reporting and ad hoc requests

• Partner with the external fund administrator

• Support annual audit and tax processes, including K-1 reporting

• Assist with management company and GP accounting

• Support cash reconciliations and month-end close

• Contribute to process improvements, fund launches, and special projects

For fastest consideration, reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2-3 years of accounting experience with Venture capital, private equity, fund administration, or alternative investment experience

• Understanding of partnership accounting, fund structures, capital calls, and distributions

• Experience with fund administrators, auditors, or tax providers a plus

• CPA is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Interest in technology, AI, and automation a plus

• Eager to learn, take ownership, and grow within a collaborative team

Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.

Michelle is a Direct-Hire Recruiter with Robert Half Financial Services, specializing in roles within investment management across the Bay Area. Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you’re just curious about the market.

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