VC Audit Manager

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Generous Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Hybrid work model

Lead engagements with autonomy

Job summary

Jobot is a growing public accounting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area offering a Venture Capital Fund Audit practice. The Audit Manager will lead VC fund audit engagements from planning to report issuance with minimal oversight from Directors or Partners, developing strategies and staffing plans while ensuring quality and compliance.

We seek professionals with CPA license and 5–9 years of public accounting audit experience.

Qualifications

• CPA license holder required.
• 5–9 years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience serving venture capital, private equity, investment companies, or alternative investment fund clients.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, investment company accounting, audit methodology, and risk assessment.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop Associates and Seniors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage venture capital fund audit engagements from pre-planning through report issuance and binder close, with minimal oversight.
• Develop audit strategies, risk assessments, engagement plans, staffing plans, and timelines.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and related documentation for accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
• Research and resolve technical matters including investment valuations, partner allocations, capital activity, distributions, and syndication costs.
• Supervise multiple engagements and teams simultaneously, reallocating resources as needed.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Explain technical accounting and auditing matters to teams and clients.
• Draft management letter comments and discuss findings with clients.
• Support billing and collections for assigned clients.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Associates and Seniors.
• Promote the firm's mission and culture through actions and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client relations

Auditing

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

Audit Manager, Venture Capital Fund Audit | San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Salary: $140,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

San Francisco Bay Area, we are a sophisticated and growing public accounting firm known for our specialized Assurance and Advisory practice. Our Venture Capital Fund Audit team has built a reputation as a leading service provider within the venture fund ecosystem, working with clients across the country and in major financial markets around the world. We take pride in a collaborative culture where driven and passionate professionals can do meaningful, technically challenging work while still feeling supported by the people around them.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment: Work alongside Partners and Directors on a specialized, highly regarded fund audit practice serving clients nationally and internationally
• Career Growth: Lead engagements with real autonomy and mentor the next generation of Associates and Seniors
• Hybrid work model

Job Details

• Manage venture capital fund audit engagements from pre-planning through report issuance and binder close, with minimal oversight from Directors or Partners
• Develop audit strategies, risk assessments, engagement plans, staffing plans, and timelines
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and related documentation for accuracy and compliance with professional standards
• Research and resolve technical matters including investment valuations, partner allocations, capital activity, distributions, and syndication costs
• Supervise multiple engagements and teams simultaneously, reallocating resources as needed
• Serve as a primary day to day client contact throughout the audit lifecycle
• Explain technical accounting and auditing matters to teams and clients
• Draft management letter comments and discuss findings with clients
• Support billing and collections for assigned clients
• Mentor, train, and supervise Associates and Seniors
• Promote the firm's mission and culture through actions and communication

Qualifications

• Current and active CPA license
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 to 9 years of public accounting audit experience
• Experience serving venture capital, private equity, investment companies, or alternative investment fund clients
• Strong understanding of GAAP, investment company accounting, audit methodology, and risk assessment
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop Associates and Seniors
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, teams, and client relationships at once
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.