Venture Capital Fund Audit Lead

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an Audit Manager with 5-9 years of public accounting experience focused on venture capital, private equity, investment companies, or alternative investment funds.

You will lead venture capital fund audit engagements from planning through issuance, supervising teams and coordinating with Partners. The role requires CPA, a bachelor’s or master’s in accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge, with the ability to manage multiple client

Qualifications

• CPA license active
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5–9 years of public accounting audit experience focusing on venture capital, private equity, investment companies, or alternative investment funds
• Strong understanding of GAAP and investment company accounting
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Manage venture capital fund audit engagements from planning through report issuance and binder close
• Develop audit strategies, risk assessments, engagement plans, staffing plans and timelines
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements and related documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Identify, research and resolve technical accounting and auditing matters including investment existence, valuations, partner allocations, capital activity, distributions, realized events, borrowings, syndication costs and expenses
• Supervise multiple engagements and engagement teams simultaneously, reallocating sections and resources as needed to keep projects on track
• Maintain frequent and clear communication with engagement teams, Directors and Partners regarding job status, open items, timeline changes and performance against budgets
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients throughout the audit lifecycle and respond to client communications in a timely and professional manner
• Explain technical accounting and auditing matters to engagement teams and client personnel
• Draft management letter comments and discuss potential findings with clients
• Support timely billing and collection efforts for clients under your responsibility
• Mentor, train and supervise Associates and Seniors
• Promote the Firm’s mission and culture through actions and communication

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an Audit Manager with 5-9 years of public accounting experience focused on venture capital, private equity, investment companies, or alternative investment funds.

You will lead venture capital fund audit engagements from planning through issuance, supervising teams and coordinating with Partners. The role requires CPA, a bachelor’s or master’s in accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge, with the ability to manage multiple client