A natural match if you have experience in private equity fund accounting and a track record of process improvement. This role emphasizes collaboration across functions in a lean team with a hybrid work model requiring three days in-office.
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Original posting from Turn/River via Ashby
ABOUT TURN/RIVER
Turn/River Capital is a private equity firm that partners with software businesses to drive AI transformation and catalyze capital-efficient growth. As a team of equal parts software operators and investors, we have the people, data-driven playbooks and flexible capital to re-architect engineering, product, go-to-market, talent and resourcing to build enduring value. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Turn/River has $5.6bn in committed capital and invests globally with a focus on North America and Europe.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the VP of Fund Finance, this individual will help oversee the accounting and financial reporting activities of the firm’s investment funds and related entities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, partnering across functions, and contributing within a lean team where strong performance is rewarded with increased responsibility and growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review quarterly and annual financial statements prepared by the fund administrator
- Liaise with the funds’ service providers, including the fund administrator and auditor
- Analyze investment transactions to ensure they are accurately reflected in the funds’ accounting records
- Monitor cash activity and planning for the funds, including cash projections, line of credit advance requests, paydowns, and bank compliance
- Assist with capital call and distribution calculations
- Respond to investor inquiries and support financial reporting requests
- Review investor statements and related communications
- Ensure efficient, well-documented day-to-day processes and detailed accounting review
- Contribute to ad hoc projects, including process improvements and AI-related initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–4+ years of experience in public accounting, private accounting, or both
- Exposure to fund accounting within private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or similar investment vehicles
- Strong accounting fundamentals and demonstrated ability to independently review work, identify errors, and assess whether calculations and financial statements are accurate and reasonable
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workstreams in a deadline-driven environment
- Proactive, adaptable, and brings a hands-on, team-first mentality
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
- Active AI user who looks for practical ways to improve processes and efficiency, with the accounting knowledge and judgment to perform the underlying work independently and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs
- Thinks ahead, anticipates needs, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement
- CPA (active or inactive) a plus
- Bachelor’s degree
LOCATION
San Francisco, hybrid work model. Must be able to work onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this role is $130,000–$135,000, plus an annual performance bonus. Compensation decisions take into account factors including skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational requirements.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
The below benefits are offered to full-time employees based out of our San Francisco office:
- An opportunity to make an impact across multiple high-growth tech firms
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for employee & dependents
- Flexible vacation policy
- 401K matching
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Health and Wellness benefits
- Household Services benefits
- Home Office benefits
- Annual Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
- Donation matching
- Work from home Monday & Friday
- Energetic work environment with snacks and weekly team lunches 3x per week, centrally located near multiple public transit lines
- A company that enjoys having fun: holiday parties, annual company offsite and retreat, annual summer "work from anywhere" month
Turn/River provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, natural hair styles, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under any applicable state, or federal leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal law.
Source: Turn/River careers (Ashby)