GP Accounting Manager | DCS (Life Sciences, VC)

Petra Funds Group • New York, NY

25d • $102,000 - $153,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hands-on Accounting Manager role supporting a venture capital investment manager and affiliated entities. The hire will be a key right-hand to the CFO and own much of the day-to-day accounting operations across the management company, funds, and portfolio companies. The role is heavily operational/accounting-focused rather than investment-focused. The client likely needs someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and able to work in a lean finance environment with evolving processes.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
• AP/accounting operations experience
• Experience with reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Experience supporting audits and tax prep
• Multi-entity accounting exposure
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Ability to work directly with senior leadership/CFO

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries related to cash activity and other key transactions to support an accurate and efficient month-end close process, as well as internal and external reporting requirements.
• Leverage Concur to manage accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are properly documented, approved, and accurately coded to the appropriate accounts and projects prior to payment processing.
• Support general ledger maintenance through account cleanup, reconciliations, and preparation of detailed supporting schedules for monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly intercompany billing processes and Accounts Receivable invoicing to ensure timely and accurate transactions across entities.
• Partner with auditors and external tax advisors by providing requested documentation and financial support related to annual audits and tax return preparation, in coordination with the CFO.
• Review and process employee corporate credit card activity, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate expense reporting.
• Contribute to Chapter 11 reporting requirements and support ad hoc financial requests related to entities undergoing restructuring proceedings.
• Prepare and manage annual 1099 reporting to ensure timely and compliant tax filing obligations.

Benefits

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous holiday calendar
• Hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed