Valuation / Portfolio Finance Manager – SF (Hybrid)

Company Overview

Our client is a premier San Francisco-based Venture Capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain sectors. Having recently closed their latest flagship fund, the firm is aggressively expanding into emerging verticals including AI, stablecoins, tokenization, and energy. This is a chance to join a high-growth investment team at the forefront of financial technology.

The Opportunity

This is a rare, high-impact hybrid role combining technical valuation expertise with strategic portfolio consulting. You will serve as a bridge between the investment team and founders, providing critical financial insights into a portfolio of high-profile investments across crypto, AI, and emerging tech. This position offers direct exposure to the leadership of cutting-edge startups and the opportunity to shape the firm's internal valuation and data monitoring functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly fair value valuations across a diverse portfolio, including venture-backed companies, publicly traded securities, and digital assets.

• Build and maintain complex financial models (DCF, Comp Analysis, Precedent Transactions, and OPM/PWERM) in compliance with ASC 820 standards.

• Coordinate with external auditors to manage the valuation audit support process.

• Analyze portfolio company cap tables, liquidation preferences, and articles of incorporation to determine fair value.

• Apply specialized valuation methodologies for tokens and digital assets in both public and private markets.

• Monitor market dynamics for liquid digital asset holdings and evaluate private token investments using network-based and income-approach models.

• Act as a primary finance contact for portfolio founders, assisting with operational needs and strategic financial tracking.

• Design and manage a systematic quarterly data collection process to track qualitative and quantitative KPIs.

• Develop internal dashboards and reporting tools to synthesize portfolio data for investment professionals and LPs.

• Assist with quarter-end close processes, including NAV calculations and expense accruals.

• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual LP reports and fund-level financial statements.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 4–8 years of valuation experience at a Big 4 firm, national audit firm, or dedicated valuation consultancy.

• Technical Proficiency: Proven ability to build financial models from scratch and a deep understanding of ASC 820.

• Asset Expertise: Familiarity with complex financial instruments (Equity, Debt, Derivatives) and exposure to the digital asset ecosystem (SAFEs, SAFTs, Token Warrants, etc.).

• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for founders and investment partners.

• Prior experience in Venture Capital or Growth Equity.

• Familiarity with portfolio accounting (NAV) or fund-level tracking.

• Interest in DeFi protocols, blockchain-native businesses, or tokenized assets.

Who You Are

• Technically Rigorous: You build models with integrity and can defend your assumptions under scrutiny.

• Detail-Oriented Strategist: You understand the "why" behind the numbers, not just the "how."

• Proactive & Self-Directed: You thrive in a small-team environment where you are expected to identify needs and execute independently.

Team Structure & Benefits

• Leadership: This role reports to the VP of Finance and will initially manage one direct report, with plans to expand the team further in the next year.

• Work Style: Hybrid San Francisco office environment.

• Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus structure, and carried interest (Carry) .

• Benefits: Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k), wellness stipends, and a generous vacation policy.