Founded in 2017, Toyota Ventures is a San Francisco Bay Area-based venture capital firm with approximately $800M+ AUM that invests in early-stage startups around the world in frontier and climate technologies. We are on a mission to discover what’s next for Toyota by helping startups bring groundbreaking technologies and business models to market quickly. We’ve invested in over 100 companies to date, including Artificial Agency, Apex Space, Bipi (acquired), Blackmore (acquired), AM Batteries, CO280, Efficient Computer, Joby Aviation (NYSE: Joby), May Mobility, Walden Robotics, and Stoke Space.
Our firm is growing, and we are looking for an experienced fund accounting manager to join us on this journey. The role will report to the controller and will be responsible for ensuring accurate financing reporting, compliance with accounting stands, and the smooth operation of fund accounting processes.
This is a critical, execution-focused role and hands-on role for a practitioner who prefers to be deeply involved in the operational and financial accounting aspects of the fund management. It requires strong technical accounting skills, an understanding of VC fund structures, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership, investors, and portfolio companies.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of GAAP accounting and a passion for working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are a growing team that embraces a culture of acting with integrity, clear communication, and bold thinking. If you are looking for a challenging but fun opportunity, come join us. The firm is based in the SF Bay Area, but remote work is possible.
Responsibilities
Fund Operations and Cash Management: Execute end-to-end capital calls and distributions (including calculations, notices, and data verification. Prepare fund-of-fund (FoF) wires, assist with portfolio investment wires, and process invoices as needed.
Month-End close: Reconcile bank accounts, prepare FoF monthly/quarterly closing entries, and other journal entries as needed.
Portfolio and Investment Accounting: Reconcile portfolio company financial data against internal/external cap tables, valuation records, and the general ledger. Maintain complete and accurate Statement of Investments, including cost, ownership, investment activity, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and other relevant investment data. .
Systems & Data Integrity: Maintain fund accounting software and related systems to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of fund and portfolio data across internal systems.
Financial Modeling: Build, maintain, and audit complex American and European waterfall models used for fund distributions, carried interest calculations, and hurdle rates.
Tax: Manage data rooms, coordinate with external tax preparers and prepare the necessary documentation. Review tax returns for completeness and reasonableness and respond to inquiries of the tax preparer and other stakeholders.
Reporting: Prepare reporting files for the Limited Partners and parent company entities.
Investor Relations: Prepare responses to inquiries from Limited Partners as needed, including drafting technical responses to complex questions regarding fund statements, contributions, distributions and tax documentation (K-1s).
Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally with 4 years or more of direct experience in fund accounting at a VC firm, private equity manager, or alternative investment firm.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in Google Workspace and Excel is required, including the ability to build, debug, and audit complex financial models. Proficiency with industry-standard fund accounting platforms (e.g., Carta, Investran, eFront, or similar) is preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. A CPA is highly desirable.
Operational Precision: Proven track record of executing complex administrative and financial workflows with a high degree of comfort and competence in managing the granular details of fund operations.
Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex tax, financial, and legal concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Professional Presence: High degree of integrity and discretion, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced investment environment. Strong individual contributor, as well as a team player
Skills Required
- 7+ years of professional accounting experience
- 4+ years of direct fund accounting experience at a VC firm, private equity manager, or alternative investment firm
- Advanced expertise in Google Workspace and Excel
- Ability to build, debug, and audit complex financial models
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting
- Experience executing complex administrative and financial workflows with high operational precision
- Ability to explain complex tax, financial, and legal concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced investment environment
- Proficiency with fund accounting platforms such as Carta, Investran, eFront, or similar
- CPA certification
What We Do
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) envisions a future where Toyota products, enabled by TRI technology, dramatically improve quality of life for individuals and society. To achieve its Vision, TRI’s Mission is to create new tools and capabilities focused on improving the human condition through research in Energy & Materials, Human-centered AI, Human Interactive Driving, and Robotics. We’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. To lead this transformative shift, we are looking for the world's best talent -- people who enjoy solving tough problems while having fun doing it.
Why Work With Us
TRI is fueled by a diverse and inclusive community of people with unique backgrounds, education and life experiences. We are dedicated to fostering an innovative and collaborative environment by living the values that are an essential part of our culture.
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