VC Associate @ Thomvest in San Francisco, CA

Thomvest Ventures Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomvest Ventures Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Finance Associate to support valuation analysis and portfolio company reporting.

This role suits someone with a strong accounting background and experience in financial analysis and valuation, ideal for candidates from investment banking, Big Four accounting (Transaction Services, Valuation, or Audit), corporate finance, private equity, or venture capital. The role reports to the Managing Director of the Firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or valuation.
• Experience in investment banking, Big Four (Transaction Services, Valuation, Audit), corporate finance, private equity or venture capital.
• Strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling; PitchBook/Capital IQ a plus.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio company finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Analyze portfolio company financial reports to track performance and identify risks.
• Conduct financial due diligence for follow-on financings, including reviewing statements, policies, and risks.
• Perform valuation analyses (comps and precedent transactions) for portfolio companies and potential investments.
• Support quarterly and annual valuation updates per reporting standards.
• Prepare financial summaries and valuation insights for LP updates and internal meetings.
• Build reports and presentations on fund performance, trends, and portfolio metrics.
• Ensure fund-level reporting and compliance with valuation best practices.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Valuation

Advanced Excel & modeling

Tools

PitchBook

Capital IQ

Job description

Thomvest Ventures is a venture capital firm with over $750 million under management. We focus on opportunities in the fields of financial technology, cybersecurity, and cloud & AI infrastructure. The capital we invest is our own, enabling us to be more creative and flexible with the entrepreneurs we work with as well as to help them focus on building value for the long term.

We are seeking a Finance Associate to support valuation analysis and portfolio company reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong accounting background who also has experience in financial analysis and valuation – ideal for candidates coming from investment banking, Big Four accounting (Transaction Services, Valuations, Audit), corporate finance, or private equity/venture capital. The role will be for our San Francisco office and will report to the Managing Director of the Firm.

Key Responsibilities:Accounting & Portfolio Monitoring

• Collaborate with portfolio company finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Analyze portfolio company financial reports to track performance, identify risks, and assess financial trends.
• Conduct financial due diligence as part of follow‑on financings for portfolio companies, including reviewing financial statements, accounting policies, and key risks.

Financial & Valuation Analysis

• Perform valuation analysis (primarily comparable company and precedent transaction‑based) for portfolio companies and potential investments.
• Analyze company financial statements, revenue models, and capital structures to support investment decisions.
• Support quarterly and annual valuation updates for portfolio companies in accordance with reporting standards.
• Work with the investment team to assess the financial health of current and potential new investments.

Investor & Internal Reporting

• Prepare financial summaries and valuation insights for internal investment meetings and Limited Partner updates.
• Assist in building reports and presentations on fund performance, financial trends, and portfolio metrics.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure fund‑level reporting and compliance with valuation best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or valuation—preferably in investment banking, Big Four accounting (Transaction Services, Valuation, or Audit), corporate finance, private equity, or venture capital.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial statement analysis.
• Experience conducting valuation analyses (comps and precedent transactions) and financial due diligence.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; familiarity with financial databases (PitchBook and Capital IQ) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA (or progress toward one of these) is a plus but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Gain direct exposure to venture capital investing and the startup ecosystem.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals and participate in high‑impact financial decision‑making.
• Competitive compensation with performance‑based incentives.