Senior Accountant / VP of Finance (Temporary, Full-Time | Remote)
Venture Capital Firm | US Time Zone (6pm-3am IST) | Big 4 Preferred
We are a venture capital firm hiring a Senior Accountant / VP of Finance on a temporary full-time remote basis, with strong potential to extend. You will report directly to the Director and lead month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, cross-border payments, and financial reporting .
Key Responsibilities
- Own month-end close , accruals, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and reporting.
- Serve as primary audit liaison ; maintain audit-ready schedules and controls.
- Reconcile Suspense / Clearing accounts and implement preventive control policies.
- Oversee cross-border payments , tax treatment, and documentation for VC operations.
- Manage workflows in NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERPs ; build and improve finance processes.
Mandatory 48-Hour Practical Test (Shortlisted candidates only)
1-page Month-End Close Checklist for a ~5-person VC-backed firm3 Adjusting Journal Entries (with workings) from a provided Trial BalanceReconciliation of a Suspense Clearing account + proposed policy250–400 word memo on cross-border payment tax / treatment for VC firmsMust-Have Qualifications
7+ years accounting experience ; 3+ years in a senior role (Manager / Controller / VP Finance)Big 4 experience , US education , or experience in a VC / VC-backed / PE environmentStrong Excel , reconciliations, external audit, and financial controls backgroundExperience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systemsExcellent written and spoken English ; available for EU + US-time callsReliable internet; proven ability to work independently in a remote setup