Toyota Research Institute

Fund Accounting Manager

Toyota Research Institute$150K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional accounting experience, with a focus on fund accounting in VC, private equity, or alternative investments.
  • Advanced expertise in Google Workspace and Excel, capable of handling complex financial models.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA credential is a plus.
  • Strong operational skills in managing detailed financial workflows within fund operations.
  • Excellent communication abilities, particularly in translating complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Execute capital calls and distributions with complete accuracy, including all associated calculations and data verification.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and prepare monthly and quarterly closing entries for fund-of-funds.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate portfolio investment accounting and reconcile financial data with cap tables and general ledger.
  • Ensure integrity of fund accounting systems and data through diligent maintenance and accuracy checks.
  • Construct and audit complex financial models for fund distributions and calculations of carried interest.
  • Coordinate with external tax professionals, manage data rooms, and prepare necessary tax documentation.
  • Prepare reporting files for Limited Partners and respond to their inquiries as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) eligibility.
  • Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Annual cash bonus structure.
Full Job Description
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


The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $170,000/year for California-based roles. Base pay offered will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and market location. TRI offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off benefits (including vacation, sick time, and parental leave), and an annual cash bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

About Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute is a research and development company that focuses on artificial intelligence and robotics. It was founded in 2015 as a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. The company's mission is to use AI and robotics to improve the safety and accessibility of transportation, enhance human ability, and enrich society. TRI has research centers in the United States and Japan, and collaborates with academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to advance its research.
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