Director/VP Finance and Operations
Investment firm finance and operations leadership opportunity with one of the most well-known and largest dedicated clean energy and climate solutions growth equity firms in the US. This firm is seeking a broad-based and experienced Director or VP of Finance and Operations to join its team. The ideal candidates, based in Los Angeles, will be comfortable in a high-growth and collaborative partnership and will be involved in various aspects of the business.
Responsibilities:
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Oversight of outside fund administrator including review and coordination of quarterly reporting, capital calls, distributions, and investor requests
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Management of the quarterly and annual close process of various fund and general partner vehicles including waterfall calculations and providing analysis for forecasting and tax planning
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Completion of the quarterly valuation process including meeting with investment deal team members
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Coordination and management of the annual audit and tax engagements for multiple funds Hedge Fund
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Maintain monthly performance calculations and update marketing presentation materials
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Public market trade execution and settlement reconciliation
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Oversight of outside fund administrator including review and coordination of monthly reporting
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Involved in day-to-day management of the firm’s SEC compliance program, with the goal of transitioning into the Chief Compliance Officer role
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Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to senior management for corporate development, marketing, and strategic planning
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Involvement in special finance/operations matters (e.g. legal, IT, real estate/leasing, etc.)
Qualifications:
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BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; CPA preferred
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7-10+ years of professional experience gained through a combination of public accounting and private fund experience
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Substantive and recent experience with hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity, including solid foundation in partnership accounting, valuations, and back-office investor reporting and operations for institutional clientele
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SEC compliance experience
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Excellent command of Excel and other relevant financial/valuation programs
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Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment