Accounting Manager
Founded in 2012, Aduro Advisors, LLC provides premier fund administration services to venture capital and private equity firms. As a partner to our clients, we power some of today’s most innovative and successful investors. We pride ourselves on being high-touch and high-tech, offering the best-in-class service.
We are actively searching for talented, creative, and dynamic individuals to join our growing business. Our team-oriented culture is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, moves at lightning speed, and loves a challenge. At Aduro, you’ll join more than 100 highly trained professionals; contribute to a diverse, fast-paced work environment; gain access to our cutting-edge, purpose-built software platform; and have the opportunity to support and guide some of the industry’s leading firms.
Job description
The Accounting Manager works alongside a Controller to support a client base comprised of multiple small to medium-sized Venture Capital firms. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills. As a member of the Aduro Advisors team, this individual must be able to grow positive, collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues while working independently.
At Aduro:
- We aim for excellence: we hire the best, work with the best, and continuously strive towards top-notch work product.
- We’re hungry! we’re constantly pushing ourselves to learn, grow, and evolve. We embrace new challenges as we know we can rise to the occasion.
- We choose our own adventure: there isn’t one size that fits all for our team or our clients. We rely on process, but are flexible and dynamic to ensure needs are met.
- We believe in the power of collaboration: great ideas win and we all have a seat at the table. We believe a diverse team & diverse clients >> diversity in ideas >> the best outcomes.
- We take ownership: we pitch in where it’s needed - regardless of role - to get the job done.
- We have integrity: we do what we say we’re going to do, no funny business. Period.
- We ask for what we need: we’re great accountants, not mind readers. We expect our team to clearly communicate what they need and ask clients to do so as well.
- We trust our team: we give our team the space to thrive and trust them to ask for help when needed.
Responsibilities
An Accounting Manager works directly with a Controller to support the accounting and operations functions of a portfolio of Aduro clients. A Accounting Manager must be able to:
- Reconcile banking transactions and prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP in Xero
- Drive month-end close process and raise follow-up questions to Controller or client (if appropriate)
- Assist in preparing quarterly financial statements
- Prepare draft investor correspondence in proprietary FundPanel system including capital contribution notices, distribution notices, quarterly reporting and capital account statements
- Maintain investor information, investment information, and other fund metrics in FundPanel system
- Maintain legal documents including formation documents, investment documents, and other relevant client information in Box
- Prepare and obtain documents for annual audit and tax process
Qualifications & Experience
● Minimum 3 years’ experience in audit, alternative asset industry, or fund administration
● External auditor experience / CPA certification / MBA a plus
● Proficient in accounting systems such as Xero or Quickbooks
● Comfortable with software systems including Gsuite, Microsoft Office, Box, Slack
● Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable working with remote teammates
● Must be detail-oriented, organized, service-focused, thoughtful, and excellent at both written and verbal communication
This will start as a full-time remote position, and will transition into an optional flex week once we reopen our Denver office. The salary range for the Accounting Manager position is posted as $65,000 - $85,000. Salary is determined based on current market data and candidate experience level.