About the Accounting Manager Role at Our Emerging VC Firm

Are you a seasoned accounting professional ready to step into a pivotal leadership role? Join our dynamic emerging venture capital firm in Palo Alto, California, as an Accounting Manager. This position offers the chance to take full ownership of critical financial operations within a fast-paced, high-growth organization. As we scale our operations, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping and elevating our accounting function, driving process improvements, and building a modern, high-performing finance team. Perfect for ambitious accountants who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about operational excellence.

Robert Half is proud to partner with this innovative VC firm to find top talent like you. With a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a culture that values integrity and growth, this role is more than a job—it's a career-defining opportunity in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct impact on scaling a high-growth VC firm's finance operations
• Hands-on leadership in a small, collaborative team
• Hybrid flexibility in beautiful Palo Alto, CA

Key Responsibilities

As Accounting Manager, you'll oversee the end-to-end accounting for our management company, ensuring precision, compliance, and efficiency. Your strategic mindset will drive automation, forecasting, and controls to support our rapid expansion.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate quarterly and annual financial statements, delivering insights that inform executive decisions.
• Cash and Ledger Management: Handle cash operations, payments, distributions, and maintain the management company general ledger with meticulous detail.
• Operational Oversight: Manage accounts payable, payroll processing, and 401(k) administration to keep operations seamless.
• Compliance Partnership: Collaborate with tax and compliance teams for timely, error-free filings and regulatory adherence.
• Strategic Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and process optimization, including implementing automation tools and system upgrades.
• Control Enhancement: Strengthen internal controls, support fund accounting, and mitigate risks in a dynamic VC landscape.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with finance leaders to foster continuous improvement and scalability.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, you'll bring proven expertise in accounting within high-growth settings, ideally VC or fund environments. Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in progressive accounting roles, with management company or fund accounting exposure
• Deep GAAP knowledge, financial reporting proficiency, and hands-on experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or QuickBooks
• Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, payroll, AP, and compliance
• Technical skills in process automation, internal controls, and financial modeling
• Strong leadership abilities, analytical mindset, and adaptability to fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional partnerships

If you have a track record of transforming accounting processes and scaling finance functions, this is your chance to shine.

Why Join Us?

At our emerging VC firm, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform for your professional growth in one of the world's most innovative ecosystems. Enjoy a competitive salary starting at $150,000 plus annual bonus, comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance, a robust 401(k) with matching, and hybrid work flexibility in Palo Alto, California. Our supportive team culture emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and work-life balance, with ample opportunities for career advancement.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply now through Robert Half and connect with our recruiter JC del Rosario on LinkedIn. Let's discuss how your expertise can drive our success. #AccountingJobs #VCJobs #PaloAltoCareers #FinanceRoles #RobertHalf