Accountant - Client Facing

Venture First, a leader in financial services, is seeking a Client Facing Senior Accountant to join their growing team. As a Client Facing Senior Accountant, you will work directly with clients to provide financial guidance and support, ensuring exceptional service and maintaining long-term relationships with the firm's clients. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of clients' financial needs, including day-to-day accounting, month end close, and process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic company that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Responsibilities
Work directly with clients to provide financial guidance and support
Manage and coordinate all aspects of clients' financial needs
Deliver comprehensive financial recommendations to clients
Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes to regulations and laws related to financial reporting and tax compliance
Collaborate with other members of the Venture First team to identify new business opportunities and drive growth
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
At least 5 years of experience in accounting or related field
Proven track record of successfully managing and developing client relationships
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks)
Benefits
Venture First is a venture-focused financial services group providing deal structuring, M&A and capital raise advice, fractional CFO services, and an array of equity and derivative valuation. The company has completed more than 1,200 engagements with clients in over 60 cities and have partnered with CEOs, CFOs and venture capital groups across the nation. The company manages more than $120M across 3 funds and multiple special purpose vehicles. Venture First is headquartered in Louisville, KY.
Venture First fosters an entrepreneurial culture with exposure to some of the most interesting and dynamic ventures and alternative investments in the region. The VF family maintains a work-hard/play-hard culture and is recruiting resilient, high-energy, intellectually curious team players to join us and exponentially increase value to clients and investors.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following to reward your efforts:
Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
SIMPLE IRA with a 3% company match.
Aggressive incentive compensation including bonus eligibility.
Vibrant downtown office including paid parking.