Associate, Private Equity/Venture Capital

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate, Private Equity/Venture Capital based in the United States.** Join an innovative financial services environment at the intersection of traditional investment management and blockchain technology. As an Associate, Private Equity/Venture Capital, you will support the accounting and administration of private equity and venture capital funds, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely financial reporting. You will manage a portfolio of client engagements, oversee fund transactions, and contribute to the preparation of financial statements and investor reporting. Working closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams, you will help maintain high standards of financial integrity and operational efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in closed-end private investment funds while gaining practical exposure to cryptocurrency assets and digital finance. You will join a collaborative, globally distributed team that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about fund accounting and the evolving relationship between finance and blockchain, this opportunity offers an exciting path for professional growth. ### Accountabilities - **Manage fund accounting activities:** Prepare, maintain, and reconcile accounting records for approximately 10–20 client engagements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards. - **Oversee financial transactions:** Reconcile portfolio activity and cash movements against source documentation, record fund expenses promptly, and ensure accurate financial entries. - **Prepare investor allocations:** Calculate and review investor allocations, management fees, and other fund-related expenses to ensure transactions are recorded correctly. - **Deliver financial reporting:** Prepare quarterly net asset value (NAV) reports and ensure all client deliverables are complete, accurate, and submitted within established deadlines. - **Calculate capital activity:** Prepare capital call and distribution calculations for private equity and venture capital funds, ensuring the appropriate documentation and accounting treatment. - **Support audits and financial statements:** Draft annual financial statements and coordinate year-end audit activities with clients and independent auditors. - **Coordinate treasury operations:** Collaborate with the treasury team to initiate client wire transfers and support the accurate processing of fund-related payments. - **Maintain client relationships:** Respond to client inquiries promptly, communicate financial information clearly, and provide consistent, professional service. - **Improve operational efficiency:** Track time accurately, maintain productive work practices, identify process inefficiencies and client-related challenges, and communicate potential improvements to relevant stakeholders. - **Uphold professional standards:** Demonstrate integrity, discretion, and accountability in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and external partners. ## Requirements - **Professional experience:** At least 3 years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or a related financial role, preferably with a focus on closed-end private investment funds. - **Education:** A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. - **Fund accounting expertise:** Practical knowledge of fund accounting processes, including reconciliations, expense accruals, investor allocations, NAV reporting, capital calls, distributions, and financial statement preparation. - **Financial and analytical skills:** Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex financial data accurately. - **Cryptocurrency knowledge:** Practical experience working with cryptocurrency assets and a working understanding of digital asset markets. - **Communication skills:** Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a professional approach to client service, teamwork, and stakeholder management. - **Organization and time management:** Ability to manage multiple client engagements, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, and deliver high-quality work efficiently. - **Professional judgment:** Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to identify and communicate accounting discrepancies or operational risks. - **Preferred qualifications:** CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials are highly desirable but not required. - **Interest in digital finance:** Curiosity about blockchain technology, tokenized assets, and the evolving relationship between traditional investment funds and digital financial infrastructure. ## Benefits - **Flexible paid time off:** Paid time off designed to support work-life balance and personal well-being. - **Equity opportunities:** Eligibility for equity grants, providing an opportunity to participate in the company's growth. - **Remote work flexibility:** Work remotely while collaborating with a globally distributed and supportive team. - **Health insurance:** Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees in the United States, including family coverage. - **Retirement savings:** Access to an employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan. - **Professional development:** Opportunities to expand expertise in private fund accounting, cryptocurrency assets, and emerging financial technologies. - **Collaborative environment:** Work alongside professionals across financial services and blockchain, contributing to an evolving digital asset ecosystem.