We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist to support a venture capital environment in Menlo Park, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who understands the financial structures behind carry, employee compensation, and co-investment programs within VC firms. The role calls for hands-on expertise in fund accounting and the ability to interpret and calculate complex participation arrangements with accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and calculate carried interest allocations, ensuring figures are accurate and aligned with venture capital compensation structures.
- Support accounting activities tied to employee compensation and co-investment arrangements within the firm.
- Apply venture capital fund accounting knowledge to review financial data, allocations, and related records.
- Partner with stakeholders to provide accounting insight during the FirmView implementation as it relates to carry, compensation, and co-investment functionality.
- Examine existing financial information and translate it into clear accounting support for system-related processes.
- Validate calculations and supporting documentation for compensation-related and investment participation reporting.