Assistant Controller – Venture Capital Fund, Scale Finance

Vaco; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, Dallas, TX, seeks an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team. The role offers in-office presence 1-2x/week and direct interaction with the CFO to build a scalable finance function for venture capital investments.

The ideal candidate has a background in venture capital/private equity accounting, CPA preferred, and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including fund structures and external audits. Base $150K + 20% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures.
• Experience within venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, or other alternative investment firms is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in overseeing the firm’s accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Manage the accounting and reporting for multiple investment funds and related entities.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Assist with fund audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Review fund expenses, allocations, and partner capital activity.
• Support tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisors and reviewing partnership tax deliverables.
• Assist with treasury, cash management, and liquidity planning.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational processes.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and initiatives supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Skills

CPA

5+ years accounting

Partnership accounting

Investment fund experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Vaco by Highspring, Dallas, TX, seeks an Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team. The role offers in-office presence 1-2x/week and direct interaction with the CFO to build a scalable finance function for venture capital investments.

The ideal candidate has a background in venture capital/private equity accounting, CPA preferred, and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including fund structures and external audits. Base $150K + 20% bonus.