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Human Ventures · 1 day ago

Accounting & Operations Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Human Ventures is a leading New York based startup studio and early-stage venture fund investing in technology companies innovating around the human needs economy. They are seeking an experienced Accounting & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting and back-office operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and strong operational processes.

Financial ServicesVenture Capital

Hiring Manager

Michael Jurek

Responsibilities

Own monthly bookkeeping and close processes, including bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries (accruals, payroll, etc.), preparation of monthly financial statements, budget vs actuals schedules and investor reporting

Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, vendor onboarding (W-9s), client invoicing, and payment tracking

Oversee payroll and HR administration through Justworks, including onboarding/offboarding, salary updates, employee records, and benefits administration (health, retirement, and giving programs)

Manage day-to-day banking, credit card, and cash operations, including wires, ACH payments, and transaction tracking

Own expense management workflows, ensuring expenses are reviewed, coded, and approved accurately

Lead annual insurance renewals and coordinate with brokers to maintain appropriate coverage

Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date finance, HR, tax, and legal files across our filing system

Coordinate with outside legal counsel on contracts, entity management, and document execution; draft and manage standard contractor and employee agreements as needed

Coordinate and own the annual tax filings process with external tax providers. Own 1099 preparation, and franchise tax filings; track deadlines and respond to routine tax notices

Prepare basic operational and accounting reports to support leadership and external partners; maintain internal trackers, dashboards, and systems as needed

Support the CFO with operational reporting, budget tracking, and ad hoc data requests

Assist with the formation of new Studio-built companies, including entity setup, initial bookkeeping and systems configuration, and establishing the foundational accounting and back-office operations

Provide administrative and documentation support for fund-related items at the direction of the CFO

Qualification

AccountingOperations ManagementBookkeepingCPAQuickBooksPayroll ManagementAP/AR ManagementAttention to DetailProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

5+ years of experience in accounting, operations, and back-office management, ideally within startups, studios, or professional services environments

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required

Strong understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, and operational accounting workflows

Hands-on experience with tools such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, Justworks, Airtable, and Excel/Google Sheets

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

An independent thinker and operator who thrives in creating order out of ambiguity while working across multiple projects and priorities

Adaptable, passionate, and eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Clear, proactive communicator who works well with leadership and external partners

Have distinctive problem solving and analysis skills, combined with business judgment

Enjoy initiating and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance

In general, passionate about new technologies, emerging trends, and cultural shifts—curious about where the world is going with your finger on the pulse of culture