Senior Fund Accountant - Hybrid SF, Lead Reporting

Vaco by Highspring; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, a San Francisco‑based investment management firm, seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team. This hybrid role features 2–3 days in the office and broad exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in fund accounting, advanced Excel, and strong communication to coordinate with external service providers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fund accounting, finance, public accounting, fund administration, venture capital, private equity, or related field.
• Strong understanding of investment fund accounting, partnership structures, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working with external service providers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly fund reporting processes and coordinate deliverables with external administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Review fund financial statements, capital account activity, capital calls, distributions, and related accounting transactions.
• Maintain investment records, portfolio valuations, performance reporting, and supporting financial models.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and investor reporting requirements.
• Oversee management company accounting, expense management, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Support banking, cash management, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinate investment closings and related documentation with portfolio companies, service providers, and legal counsel.
• Assist with investor reporting, fundraising support, due diligence requests, and investor communications.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with leadership on strategic projects and infrastructure initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

Skills

Fund accounting

Excel

Financial analysis

Organization

Communication

Job description

Vaco by Highspring, a San Francisco‑based investment management firm, seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team. This hybrid role features 2–3 days in the office and broad exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in fund accounting, advanced Excel, and strong communication to coordinate with external service providers and internal stakeholders.