Finance Manager - Pear at Pear VC

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Venture CapitalIndustries

Requirements

Understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and partnership accounting
Experience at a VC firm, fund admin, or tax/audit firm
Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
Excellent time management skills & problem-solving mentality
Ability to easily context switch between multiple ongoing projects
Strong follow-through on outstanding tasks
Can-do attitude in a lean, growing team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

Oversee fund related processes such as maintaining our internal system for investment rounds, exits, cap table changes; track fund related expenses and rebills; prepare materials for the quarterly & annual valuation & reporting processes
Handle management company processes across AR/AP; expense classification, allocation, reimbursement & tracking; operating budget
Support LP related communications, initiatives, and incoming requests, including fundraising prep & ODD support
Support compliance activities within the firm, incl. filings & recordkeeping
Tackle ad-hoc projects incl. periodic review of vendors & software in place; annual business license/insurance/tax renewals

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fund AccountingCap Table ManagementFinancial ReportingAR/APExpense ManagementBudgetingComplianceLP CommunicationsVendor Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Finance Manager position?

The expected base pay range for this position in the SF Bay Area is $135,000-$185,000 per year, though it may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This does not include discretionary bonuses or other benefits.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need an understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and partnership accounting, plus experience at a VC firm, fund admin, or tax/audit firm. Key traits include a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, excellent time management, problem-solving mentality, ability to context switch, strong follow-through, and a can-do attitude.

What is the company culture like at Pear VC?

Pear VC has a lean, growing, team-oriented environment with a deep bench of experts and operators who have founded companies and provide operational support to startups.

What makes a strong candidate for this Finance Manager role?

The ideal candidate has VC firm, fund admin, or tax/audit experience, seeks broad exposure to venture fund back office functions rather than specializing in one area, and thrives in a lean team with strong multitasking and follow-through.

Pear VC

Venture capital firm for early-stage startups

About Pear VC

Pear VC specializes in providing venture capital for pre-seed and seed stage investments. The firm collaborates with founders to transform innovative ideas into successful companies across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, fintech, and more. Their investment strategy focuses on early-stage startups, offering not just financial support but also expertise and a strong network to help these businesses grow. Pear VC distinguishes itself from competitors through its hands-on approach, providing strategic advice and operational assistance to ensure startups remain agile and focused on their customers. The goal of Pear VC is to guide startups through their early development phases, helping them achieve significant growth and success.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$2,738.4MTotal Funding

UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Venture Capital, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from other VC firms in AI and biotech sectors.

Potential overvaluation of startups could lead to investment losses.

Regulatory challenges in biotech and healthcare may impact growth strategies.

Differentiation

Pear VC specializes in pre-seed and seed investments across diverse sectors.

The firm offers hands-on strategic advice and operational support to startups.

Pear VC focuses on innovation in AI, fintech, SaaS, healthcare, and deep tech.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI-driven healthcare solutions presents new investment opportunities.

Rising demand for cell engineering platforms suggests lucrative biotech investments.

Fitness tech startups focusing on community building are gaining traction.

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