Venture Services Associate

Neon Redwood is a data services consulting company, working on cutting-edge AI and working on data-driven solutions. We are a team of passionate engineers and data experts, and we are currently looking for an Application Engineer to join our team and help us develop and expand our tools and products.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Venture Services Associate with at least one year of experience in fund accounting or related financial services. In this role, you will work closely with a portfolio of venture capital firms to support fund operations, financial reporting, and investor relations. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in venture fund accounting and gain firsthand experience in the day-to-day financial operations of VC funds.

You will play a key role in reviewing fund financials, coordinating with fund administrators and auditors, and helping ensure our clients' financial and investor reporting needs are met with accuracy and timeliness. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting & Financial Analysis:

• Review capital account statements, financial statements, and investor allocations prepared by fund administrators to ensure accuracy

• Reconcile capital calls, distributions, and management fees across internal records and fund administrator reports.

• Assist in preparing internal financial models and performing variance and flux analysis across funds and periods.

• Track key financial metrics such as unfunded commitments, NAV, and fund cash flow activity.
  

Fund Operations & Administration:

• Collaborate with fund administrators to oversee fund bookkeeping, investment entries, and expense allocations.

• Monitor fund activities and support the review of quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.

• Help manage the coordination of audits, tax filings, and compliance deliverables with third-party service providers.
  

Client & Investor Support:

• Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing responsive support on accounting and reporting inquiries.

• Assist with investor reporting workflows, including preparing capital call and distribution notices and managing document delivery.

• Support investor onboarding and manage investor data in portals and internal systems.
  

General Support:

• Maintain organized records and documentation for each client, including accounting files, investor correspondence, and compliance documents.

• Support ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and process documentation.

Key Skills & Attributes for Success:

• Fund Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of fund structures, LP/GP/Management Company accounting, capital calls/distributions, and investment valuations

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in reviewing financial statements, cash flow data, and investor allocations is critical.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret and analyze financial data to support internal and external reporting.

• Strong Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication when working with clients, investors, administrators, and internal teams.

• Proactive & Organized: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively across teams and is open to feedback and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or VC/PE financial operations.

• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, financial modeling)

• Experience working with fund administrators or in a venture capital/private equity environment is a plus.

• High degree of professionalism, accountability, and client service orientation.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic team.