DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

 

THE KIND OF HELP WE NEED

The Director of Finance will be a full-time W2 role. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit willing to lead the buildout of this new fractional finance business line with us. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Fund Finance and Operations

Support Clients with finance activities to include:

  • Conduct monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reviews

  • Manage budgeting & scenario planning 

  • Lead quarterly valuation conversations

  • Oversee cash management, including capital calls, distributions, line(s) of credit, invoice payments, credit cards, reimbursements, etc

  • Coordinate the annual audit and tax returns of the entities

  • Manage vendor relationships including but not limited to fund admin, tax, and audit

  • Maintain and expand financial controls

  • Coordinate deal close process

  • Oversee the activities of the fund administrator

  • Vendor management

  • Coordinate with counsel on ad-hoc legal matters

Reporting

Support Clients with finance activities to include:

  • Create and maintain custom dashboards

  • Update 3rd party databases with investment activity

  • Assist in creating quarterly reports

Investor Relations

Support Clients with finance activities to include:

  • Assist in launch of new funds

  • Assist with diligence requests during fundraising

  • Data Room creation and management

  • Respond to ad-hoc LP requests as it relates to the fund or their commitment in the fund

  • Coordinate legal process for fundraising, including final execution of all LP documents

Regulatory & Compliance

Support Clients with finance activities to include:

  • Ensure fund and firm are set up for success for future audits

  • Create valuation narratives and portfolio audit confirmations

  • Oversee Fund regulatory filings, requests, and inquiries

  • Maintain insurance coverage

Portfolio Management

Support Clients with finance activities to include:

  • Review deal documents and cap tables in preparation for investments

  • Obtain and organize portfolio company financials, legal documents, board decks, and stock certificates

  • Cap Table Management

  • Model Future investment rounds

  • KPI tracking

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has 4-5+ years of proven experience in venture capital finance or accounting.

  • Has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or in a similar field.

  • Ability and desire to work effectively with multiple clients and manage priorities well is a must. Prior experience in a client service model or consulting firm is a plus, but not required.

  • Has excellent project management skills, and is efficient and organized.

  • Is trustworthy, reliable, and revered by past employers

  • Understands, respects, and honors confidentiality, and is able to build and maintain trust.

  • Cares passionately about details, but can also see the forest for the trees.

  • Has a strong sense of self and healthy boundaries.

  • Has a high EQ, a sense of humor, and the ability to navigate different personalities with ease.

  • Is proficient with today’s workflow and productivity tools/software, and is willing to put in the time to learn about anything they don’t know.

  • Is a thoughtful and clear communicator.

  • Is a unicorn or a phoenix (either educationally or in real life), or both.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

You need to be self-motivated and a self-starter. You will not be micromanaged in any capacity. It will be expected that you see your tasks through to completion, speak up and ask questions when you have them, communicate progress and status updates accordingly, and when you’ve reached the end of your to-do list, ask: “what can I tackle next?”

Your work will be nearly 100% virtual, but will also involve some onsite work at various client offices and event locations. You will need reliable transportation. You also may be required to fly and/or drive for various client events. As such, a current passport and a valid driver’s license are required. TSA Pre/Global Entry status is a plus.

You will need to dress professionally from time to time, ranging from business casual (nice blouse/top or collared shirt, jeans, nice shoes) to business formal (nice blouse/top/dress or button-down shirt, skirt or slacks, nice shoes) depending on the meeting type, event, or occasion.

You will have the opportunity to pursue projects and elements of the work you are passionate about and proficient at. You will also have the opportunity for growth and mentorship if you so desire.

You will be provided with all the technology, tools, and supplies needed for your success. You will also receive a complimentary annual membership to Let’s Talk Ops to further service and support your work outputs and venture capital knowledge.

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