Job Title: Intern, Finance and Accounting
Reports to: Senior Director, Finance and Accounting
About Tang Capital Management, LLC
Tang Capital Management, LLC (Tang Capital) is an investment firm with offices in San Diego and New York.
Position Summary
The Finance & Accounting Intern is responsible for supporting the Finance and Accounting team with a variety of projects, data entry, financial reporting, and month-end close responsibilities. This role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting, financial analysis, and investment operations, with direct exposure to Tang Capital’s real estate tax lien certificates investment portfolio and broader asset portfolio.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations under supervision
- Create and maintain financial models to support portfolio and transaction analysis
- Support preparation of internal financial statements and related schedules
- Research accounting guidance and assist in determining appropriate treatment of transactions
- Help account for public and private capital transactions
- Manage and track cash flow between internal entities
- Assist with treasury activities, including monitoring cash movements and maintaining records
- Support annual financial statement audits and other compliance requests
- Collaborate with internal teams on ad hoc projects and reporting requests
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and contribute to data organization and reporting
- Execute other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with intent to obtain CPA license
- Minimum 3.5 GPA preferred
- Strong academic foundation with coursework in accounting and/or finance
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Access a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or investment management
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Skills Required
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Intent to obtain a CPA license
- Strong academic foundation with coursework in accounting and/or finance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Access
- Interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or investment management
What We Do
Tang Capital Management is a San Diego-based investment firm focused on healthcare and life sciences. The firm is described as a venture capital investor, with a preference for investing in companies in the life sciences sector. Its business involves investing in securities, and public filings characterize it as a life-sciences-focused investment company. Tang Capital Management was founded in the year 2002.
