Venture Capital Fund Audit Manager

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

Job summary

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

You will lead VC fund audits from planning through binder close, coordinating engagement teams and communicating with Directors and Partners. The role requires an active CPA, a solid GAAP background, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Current and active CPA license.
• 5-9 years of public accounting audit experience serving venture capital, private equity, investment companies, or alternative investment funds.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and risk assessment concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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 that support effective and efficient execution;
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements and related documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance with professional standards;
• Identify, research and resolve technical accounting and auditing matters including investment existence, investment 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, including their significance and impact on the audit;
• Draft management letter comments and discuss potential findings with clients in a timely, thoughtful and accurate manner;
• Support timely billing, resolution of client billing questions and collection efforts for clients under your responsibility;
• Mentor, train and supervise Associates and Seniors. Uphold the Firm’s high standards for team support and guidance; and
• Promote the Firm’s mission and culture through both actions and communication.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

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

You will lead VC fund audits from planning through binder close, coordinating engagement teams and communicating with Directors and Partners. The role requires an active CPA, a solid GAAP background, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining client relationships.