Analyst, Fund Accounting & Operations at Vaco, LLC
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
About the Job
Analyst, Finance & Operations
Our client, a prominent investment firm, is seeking an Analyst to join their Finance & Operations (FAO) team. This role is critical to maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the firm’s investment vehicles. The position offers the opportunity to support multi-strategy private equity investment funds and contribute to the accuracy of financial records and timely execution of financial transactions. This role will be based in San Francisco, with in-office work required three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Responsibilities
- Save and catalogue documents related to fund investments within the firm’s instance of Microsoft SharePoint.
- Retrieve, save, and catalogue bank statements.
- Monitor monthly cash transactions with the custodian bank and reconcile bank accounts.
- Maintain books/records within Sage Intacct and/or Allvue along with supporting workpapers.
- Support interim quarter-end accounting closes and reporting.
- Assist with providing cash flow forecasting as needed.
- Support preparation of year-end audited financial statements.
Requirements
- Accountability and responsibility for workload.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Hardworking with a positive attitude.
- Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
- Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in financial data.
- Adaptable to changes in priorities or responsibilities.
- Curious with a high aptitude for learning.
- Uphold the client’s values, integrity, and professionalism.
- Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Openness to learning and taking on new challenges.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to grow in the fund accounting environment.
- Understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with accounting systems and financial statements audits is a plus.
- Familiarity with investment vehicles is a plus.
Who You’ll Work With
You will join the Fund Accounting and Operations (FAO) Team, a well-integrated group of seven like-minded professionals who work closely together to achieve shared goals. Our team culture is highly collaborative, vibrant, and supportive. We value open communication, transparency, and trust, with team members quick to offer help without being asked. We hold ourselves to high standards of quality and are committed to continuous improvement.
The FAO team works cross-functionally with various departments, including Investment Teams, Executive Leadership, Strategic Finance and Analytics, Tax, and Legal. Our work also directly impacts Client Services accounting, Corporate Accounting, and the firm’s clients.
As part of the FAO Team, you will find a close-knit environment that invests in your professional growth. We believe in taking the time to train and coach, so you can continue to develop your technical skills, build meaningful relationships, and cultivate your leadership style in a role where your contributions truly matter.
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $90K - $110K per year.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
