Associate/Sr. Associate/Manager of Technical Accounting and Valuations at Vaco, LLC
Palo Alto, CA 94301
About the Job
Technical Accounting & Valuation Associate / Senior Associate / Manager
Our client, a venture capital and growth equity firm, is looking for a Technical Accounting & Valuation Associate, Senior Associate, or Manager to join their team.
LOCATION:
Menlo Park, CA. Hybrid capacity, 3 days in office (M/T/W).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for accounting support for various venture capital/growth equity funds. This includes, but is not limited to, technical accounting analysis, valuation work, performing the month end close process, generating reports, compliance work, conducting specialized research projects, and responding to inquiries as required.
Job title will be dependent on candidate experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:(including but not limited to):
- Analyze, determine and document the appropriate accounting method for certain investment transactions
- Review cap tables from portfolio companies and understand the implications of articles/charters
- Assist in evaluating the potential impact of investment transactions on financial reporting
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate the audit process and address any audit findings
- Work on quarterly valuation of investments and investment fair value audits as needed
- Work on technical accounting analysis relating to investment transactions
- Assist in tracking portfolio company holdings from cap tables and financial highlights
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports
- Assist with both internal and external reporting requirements including internal investment level tracking and external LP reporting
- Assist in regulatory reporting as needed
- Prepare and develop management and ad hoc reports and analyses as needed
- Provide assistance with special accounting projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong work ethic and initiative
- Organized and detail oriented
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional integrity
- Ability to multi-task and balance priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Accountable - takes ownership of work
- Prior valuation experience is a plus
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Always with an eye on pushing boundaries related to making things better by making each month/each quarter easier and faster than the last
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4+ years industry experience preferred
- Public Accounting experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting or finance
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office applications with a heavy focus on Excel
- CPA preferred
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: Depends on role: Assoc.: $120K-$140K + bonus / Sr. Assoc.: $140K-$180K + bonus / Manager: $180K-$200K + bonus.
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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
