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Description

Senior Accountant – Investment Valuation & Fund Oversight

• Menlo Park, CA | Hybrid Schedule

• $125,000–$150,000 (Depending on Experience) + Annual Bonus Potential (up to 20%) + Phantom Equity Plan + Unlimited PTO

About the Firm

This is an opportunity to join a renowned investment organization with a decades-long track record of backing entrepreneurs who reshape industries. With a forward-looking approach and a culture rooted in innovation and excellence, the firm partners with early-stage companies through their full growth trajectory—from concept to market leadership.

The finance function plays a critical role in maintaining that legacy. The team is expanding and hiring a seasoned fund accountant who can help enhance operational efficiency and oversee quarterly valuation processes. If you’re excited to work at the intersection of strategy, fund operations, and investment valuation—this is your role.

Position Overview

As the Senior Accountant, you’ll be responsible for leading the quarterly valuation cycle, supporting fund-level financials, and serving as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners. This role offers hands-on exposure to investment data, fund structures, and performance tracking across multiple strategies.

You’ll join a lean but experienced finance team, working closely with investor relations, operations, and the firm’s leadership.

Requirements

Your Key Contributions

Portfolio Valuation:

+ Conduct quarterly assessments of investment valuations using industry-standard methodologies

+ Build and refine models, supporting assumptions with robust data inputs

+ Document and communicate valuation findings to internal leadership, external auditors, and committees

Fund Accounting & Reporting:

+ Assist in the close process, including preparation and review of financial statements and partner allocations

+ Coordinate audit processes and prepare key documentation

+ Review capital call and distribution calculations and support investor reporting

+ Support cash management strategies and planning across fund entities

+ Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements

Background We’re Looking For

+ Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

+ CPA license is preferred

+ 3+ years of experience in public accounting (ideally with clients in venture capital, private equity, or asset management), or current in-house experience at a fund

+ Deep understanding of ASC 946 and ASC 820

+ Hands-on experience with fund financials, valuations, and audit cycles

+ Strong modeling capabilities in Excel; familiarity with systems such as Investran, Intacct, or QuickBooks is helpful

Perks & Benefits

+ Competitive base + bonus potential up to 20%

+ Phantom equity (carry-style structure for long-term incentives)

+ 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents

+ 401(k) with match

+ Health Reimbursement Account

+ 16 weeks of paid parental leave

+ Unlimited paid time off policy

Team Values & Culture

This is an organization that holds itself—and its people—to a high bar of excellence, integrity, and service. Collaboration, accountability, and innovation are core to everything they do, and success is seen as a shared endeavor. You’ll be joining a team that is passionate about operational excellence and committed to supporting the bold visions of founders they partner with.

• Interested in learning more?

Reach out to Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn for a confidential conversation or apply directly.

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