Finance and Accounting Manager/AVP

• Location: West LA, CA
• $130000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1598
• Salary: $130,000 - $170,000

Title: Finance and Accounting Manager/AVP

Industry: Financial Services – Venture Capital/Private Equity

Location: West LA – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Finance and Accounting Manager/AVP in West LA. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities such as managing budgets and forecasts for multiple companies, developing key performance indicators, and streamlining finance processes, all while leading a team of eight professionals. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth within a dynamic investment firm, allowing you to enhance your expertise in finance and accounting in a vibrant location.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and management of budgets and forecasts for approximately 25 management companies, including projections for Fee-Related Earnings.
• Create financial forecasts for around 45 general partner companies, focusing on Performance-Related Earnings and Distributable Earnings.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and other essential management reports for both management and general partner companies.
• Generate cash flow forecasts, support liquidity and cash management efforts, and prepare proposals for distributing excess cash.
• Enhance financial processes and KPIs for internal management reporting and external reporting to minority investors.
• Analyze Earnings Releases and SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K filings of public competitors, conduct peer comparisons, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Review debt agreements and prepare certifications for compliance with debt covenants.
• Assist with various Finance & Accounting requests as they arise.
• Lead and manage the Finance & Accounting team, consisting of 8 members.
• Support the quarterly closing process and assist with system implementations as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is mandatory.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is required.
• A minimum of 6-10 years of relevant professional experience is necessary.
• Experience in fund management or asset management is essential.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite and Concur is advantageous.
• Exhibit respect for a dynamic, people-centered culture, with the discernment to know when to lead and when to follow.