Senior Fund Accountant

Sydecar; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to play a crucial role in supporting SPV and fund clients. This position involves managing complex investment transactions and providing essential support to internal teams. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will help shape the future of private markets. The role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about finance and client service. Join a team dedicated to transforming the investment landscape and empowering visionary entrepreneurs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus program

PTO and sick leave

Generously covered medical, dental, vision

Stock options program

401k program with 4% employer match

Personal data plan reimbursement

Annual professional development stipend

Annual wellness stipend

Workspace allotment

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Fund Accounting.
• Strong understanding of venture capital/private equity structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-closing events for SPV and Fund products.
• Provide exceptional customer service and manage client relationships.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Venture Capital Knowledge

US GAAP

Excel Proficiency

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

About Us

Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed.

At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.

Our platform is designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We take care of all the behind-the-scenes tasks, from automating banking, ensuring compliance, handling contracts, managing taxes, to streamlining reporting. This leaves investors the freedom to concentrate on what matters most: making valuable deals and nurturing meaningful relationships.

Join us at Sydecar, as we lead the charge in revolutionizing private investing.

LOCATION: NYC, Seattle, or SF

About The Team

The Operations Team at Sydecar is the driving force behind our customers' success. As the primary point of contact for our customers and their investors, we handle customer support cases, provide valuable product feedback, and expertly manage SPVs and Funds from formation to closing—and beyond. Our team ensures a seamless experience every step of the way, helping investors navigate their journey with confidence.

About The Opportunity

At Sydecar, we're on a mission to empower thousands of investors to back visionary entrepreneurs who are changing the world. As a Senior Fund Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our SPV and fund clients throughout the lifecycle of their investment vehicles. Your expertise will be instrumental in navigating complex investment transactions and providing critical support to our internal teams—all within a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

What you'll do:

• Manage post-closing events for Sydecar’s SPV and Fund+ products including transfers of interest, conversions, and realizations
• Serve as an escalation contact for other members of the Customer Experience team as they encounter complex investment structures
• Provide exceptional customer service as you lead onboarding calls with newly-signed fund customers, and manage the relationship on an ongoing basis
• Assist with quarterly management fee payments and prepare financial reporting packages for fund clients and investors
• Ensure standardization across the team by developing thoughtful, repeatable standard operating procedures
• Prepare and review distribution calculations
• Set up and review payments to companies and investors
  
  

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of experience with Fund Accountant position
• Strong understanding of venture capital/private equity structures and operations.
• Proficiency in US GAAP
• Exceptional attention to detail, process driven, and highly organized, with an eye for process/product improvement
• Strong communication skills with a passion for client service and creating positive customer experiences.
• High proficiency with Excel
• Experience working in a technology-driven organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  
  

You’ll enjoy these benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• PTO and sick leave
• Generously covered medical, dental, vision
• Stock options program
• 401k program with 4% employer match
• Personal data plan reimbursement
• Annual professional development stipend
• Annual wellness stipend
• Workspace allotment
• Commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• Parental leave for all employees
  
  

Sydecar’s values

Our values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions.

Ownership

We are committed to and proud of our work and growth. We hold ourselves accountable for achieving our goals.

Excellence

We set and exceed ambitious goals through ownership, data-driven decisions, and rigorous execution.

Humility

We value feedback and recognize that growth comes from learning from each other and our experiences.

Win Together

We are driven by a passion for winning and we champion the success of our team members, our customers, and our partners.

Sydecar is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sydecar are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sydecar will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sydecar encourages applicants of all ages.

Compensation Range: $100K - $135K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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