Woven Planet

Accounting Manager

Woven Planet

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Palo Alto • California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $119,000 - $195,500 per year

About the role

  • The Accounting Manager will enjoy a role with a wide breadth and variety of day-to-day activities as well as broad exposure to VC/CVC and how the Finance Team ensures quality reporting to stakeholders and demonstrates good governance within a corporate environment, whilst helping the dynamic venture team remain agile. As the Accounting Manager, you will report to the Head of Finance at Woven Capital. Your key areas of coverage and responsibility will include, but not be limited to, the following:
  • Own the day-to-day relationship with the external Fund Admin team. Perform the first review of the monthly and quarterly financial statements of Woven Capital’s funds and other entities. Prepare and self-review monthly and quarterly consolidation reporting to Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) via a custom consolidation reporting tool
  • Maintain and review accounting books and records, and reconcile files in liaison with the external Fund Admin team. Be able to analyze and assist in the reconciliation of bank statements, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, and general ledgers
  • Review financial materials prior to distribution to LPs, including quarterly financial statements
  • Run the expense management process, from invoicing to payment
  • Work with the Head of Finance on budgeting and FP&A for Woven Capital
  • Support all aspects of cash management, including capital activity, including review of capital call and distribution calculations, carried interest, and management fee calculations
  • Run the annual audit, tax, and other accounting and finance-related processes, in liaison with external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
  • Collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to prepare quarterly fair value calculations, in accordance with ASC 820, of investment positions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with accounting principles. Work with the Portfolio Manager on presenting materials to the Valuation Committee
  • Project management and delivery by working with the Head of Finance on projects relating to accounting and operations (e.g. expense management) implementation project
  • Other routine accounting compliance reporting under Japan and US regulations
  • Maintain and identify areas to improve internal controls and processes, and identify areas for AI adoption within the Finance function
  • Be able to work within Woven Capital’s global team across borders and time zones with a diverse set of cultural backgrounds

Requirements

  • Self-starter and self-learner who is comfortable with ambiguity
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business, or related areas
  • ~5 years’ experience in a similar role and a strong passion and interest in VC/CVC and private financial markets
  • Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with fair value accounting of portfolio companies and VC fund structure and accounting
  • An accounting qualification, such a CPA/Chartered Accountant required. CFA and/or an MBA are a plus, but not required
  • Strong analytical skills and data analysis are essential, with spreadsheet skills
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
  • High level of integrity, a strong sense of ownership, and accountability
  • You enjoy open communication and direct feedback
  • Desire to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment across international timezones
  • Japanese Language ability is a plus, but not required
Benefits
  • Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
  • A rewarding 401k program
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Family planning and care benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial statementsconsolidation reportingaccounting booksbank statement reconciliationbudgetingFP&Acash managementfair value accountingproject managementinternal controls
Soft Skills
self-starteranalytical skillsorganizational skillsproject management skillsinterpersonal skillsemotional intelligenceintegrityownershipaccountabilityopen communication
Certifications
CPAChartered AccountantCFAMBA