Job Description

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.

Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.

In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.

As our Management Company Controller, you will report directly to the CFO and be responsible for all day-to-day accounting and reporting functions for Voleon. As the leader of the Management Company Accounting team, you will lead a talented, accomplished, and experienced group of colleagues. This role is a means to make a difference: as the senior accounting professional within the Voleon organization, you will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, improve processes, and develop, mentor, and train a world-class finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Management Company Accounting team to keep up with the demands of our diverse business
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the Management Company, GP, subsidiaries, and affiliates
• Establish accounting policies and procedures to ensure that all financial transactions are executed and documented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as maintain strict internal controls
• Manage day-to-day operational needs, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense management, vendor management, and cash controls
• Work with the CFO, Senior Finance Director and Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to prepare budget to actual variance reporting and various ad hoc analyses
• Support implementation (and later enhancements) of Workday ERP and other automation tools
• Produce partner capital account statements and other supporting materials
• Lead the annual financial audit process
• Assist with federal, state and local tax matters, ensuring compliance with tax laws and timely preparation of all related tax filings

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller or Director of Accounting
• Proven record of success at a top-tier accounting firm
• Experience with corporate tax compliance, filings, and processes
• ERP system knowledge (QuickBooks, Workday and related), including implementation
• Strong technology fluency with experience experimenting with and integrating new software applications into work processes
• Ability to lead, supervise and guide a team in a fast-paced environment
• Highest standard for integrity, accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Strong technical and practical knowledge of GAAP 
• Four-year degree in accounting and CPA. Master’s degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in investment management, ideally at a hedge fund or PE fund
• Experience with partnership accounting and taxation

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program

If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $15,000 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vaccination Requirement

The Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.  This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community, and to support public health efforts. 

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