Accounting Manager, Woven Capital

Woven•Palo Alto, CA

20h•$119,000 - $195,500

About The Position

Woven Capital is Toyota's growth-stage venture capital arm focused on advancing the future of mobility – how people, goods, information and energy move. We manage $1.6 billion, investing in companies that create new ways to support mobility and emerging technologies, advance the industrial value chain, and accelerate decarbonization and sustainability. Our work connects breakthrough innovators with Toyota's global platform, strengthening the company's capabilities today while creating new opportunities for tomorrow. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are excited to hire an Accounting Manager for Woven Capital, the growth stage corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Toyota. This is a unique opportunity to work in the VC/CVC industry, as the team is looking to bolster the Finance functions to support its exciting growth phase. You’ll be joining a world-class team to help build and run a wide range of Finance/Accounting processes and activities as a core member, while in liaison with both internal and external stakeholders. The position will be based in either New York, Seattle or San Francisco.

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 as a CPA/Chartered Accountant 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

Nice To Haves

CFA and/or an MBA are a plus but not required
Japanese Language ability is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

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