Summary
A leading private investment firm in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a CFO to join its senior leadership team — an exciting opportunity to help scale a growing alternatives platform and influence firm-wide strategy. This role offers the chance to work closely with investment professionals and drive key financial and operational initiatives across the business.
Company Information:
A prominent private credit and real estate fund based in the San Francisco Bay Area, managing under $5 billion in assets.
Job Description:
- Financial Oversight and Reporting
- Direct all accounting, finance, tax, and treasury operations.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, capital account reporting, and investor reporting packages.
- Ensure accurate, timely reporting in compliance with industry standards.
- Manage external audits and coordinate with third-party administrators.
- Fund & Corporate Accounting
- Oversee fund accounting, NAV calculations, fee structures, and capital calls/distributions.
- Ensure proper expense allocations, reconciliations, and valuation policies.
- Coordinate with compliance and risk with fund governing documents and regulatory obligations.
- Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts; arrange for debt at fund level.
- Operational Leadership
- Build and scale financial infrastructure to support the firm’s growth and multiple investment vehicles.
- Implement financial systems, processes, and technology for efficiency and scalability.
- Manage relationships with auditors, fund administrators, custodians, and legal counsel.
- Provide financial insights to guide strategic decision-making and operational planning.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- 10-20 Years of Fund Accounting or Fund Finance Experience
- Must currently be working at a Fund
- CPA or CFA Preferred, Not Required
