Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art 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 machine learning 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 machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. You will be working with strategies that are at the forefront of machine learning and statistical trading. The strategies have been carefully designed to generate non-correlated returns. Our firm and its strategies are the product of many years of meticulous research and craftsmanship, and you will lead the way in bringing them to investors.
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.
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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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What We Do
Founded in 2007 by two machine learning scientists, The Voleon Group is a quantitative hedge fund headquartered in Berkeley, CA. We are committed to solving large-scale financial prediction problems with statistical machine learning.
The Voleon Group combines an academic research culture with an emphasis on scalable architectures to deliver technology at the forefront of investment management. Many of our employees hold doctorates in statistics, computer science, and mathematics, among other quantitative disciplines.
Voleon's CEO holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford and previously founded and led a successful technology startup. Our Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research is Statistics faculty at UC Berkeley, where he earned his Ph.D. Voleon prides itself on cultivating an office environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and open thinking. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our research and operations, while maintaining a culture of intellectual curiosity and flexibility.
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.
