Magma Consultancy

Vice President Finance

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Job Description

Senior Accountant / VP of Finance (Temporary, Full-Time | Remote)Venture Capital Firm | US Time Zone (6pm-3am IST) | Big 4 PreferredWe are a venture capital firm hiring a Senior Accountant / VP of Finance on a temporary full-time remote basis, with strong potential to extend. You will report directly to the Director and lead month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, cross-border payments, and financial reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and reporting.Serve as primary audit liaison; maintain audit-ready schedules and controls.Reconcile Suspense/Clearing accounts and implement preventive control policies.Oversee cross-border payments, tax treatment, and documentation for VC operations.Manage workflows in NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERPs; build and improve finance processes.Mandatory 48-Hour Practical Test (Shortlisted candidates only)1-page Month-End Close Checklist for a ~5-person VC-backed firm3 Adjusting Journal Entries (with workings) from a provided Trial BalanceReconciliation of a Suspense Clearing account + proposed policy250–400 word memo on cross-border payment tax/treatment for VC firmsMust-Have Qualifications7+ years accounting experience; 3+ years in a senior role (Manager/Controller/VP Finance)Big 4 experience, US education, or experience in a VC / VC-backed / PE environmentStrong Excel, reconciliations, external audit, and financial controls backgroundExperience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systemsExcellent written and spoken English; available for EU + US-time callsReliable internet; proven ability to work independently in a remote setup

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