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Techstars is looking for an ambitious, flexible, technical, accounting professional to jump in and get their hands dirty. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a fast-growing global organization, make an immediate impact, and if successful have advancement opportunity as we grow. The Senior Accountant must thrive under tight deadlines, while continually considering ways to process improve. This position will report to the Technical and International Accounting Manager.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with monthly management reporting packages, including fluctuation analysis
• Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Income Statement consolidations
• Responsible for more complex accounting activities associated with maintaining the general ledger and account reconciliations
• Prepare consolidations including both investing and operating entities (for internal management reporting and external audit)
• Support implementing new consolidation accounting system and other systems as needed
• Build and automate reports, as needed
• Ownership of aspects of the external audit
• Implementation and maintenance of accounting guidelines/policies to maintain US GAAP and statutory compliance: Consolidations, Revenue Recognition, Capitalization, Lease accounting
• Cross-department collaboration including working with legal, tax, operations, etc
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP across all financial statements and footnotes by establishing, documenting and enforcing accounting policies, procedures and controls
• Review contracts to document accounting treatment related to revenue recognition and sales commission contract assets (ASC 606)
• Assist in determining accounting conclusions related to leases (ASC 842), unique business arrangements and other areas, as needed
• Work with fund/investments accounting team to achieve reporting deadlines, obtain investment reconciliations, and account for equity method investments
• Assess new legal entities for proper accounting in accordance with the VIE and consolidation guidance

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Techstars, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job applicant must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

Requirements:

• 3+ years relevant work experience required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• CPA preferred
• Mix of audit and industry experience preferred
• Firm knowledge of US GAAP and operational accounting application
• Technical accounting research and experience preparing accounting memos and disclosures
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects timely & accurately
• Detail oriented while also being able to see the big picture
• Excellent Communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to work well with others in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Promotes the efforts of the Accounting department and strives for continuous improvements
• Is positive, supportive, energetic, and motivated. Leads by example.

For more information about this position, click here.

About Techstars

Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships. Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs help founders do more faster and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands supercharge growth by accelerating innovation and cultural transformation. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,900 companies with a market cap of $22 Billion. www.techstars.com

Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, nor any other basis prohibited by law.

Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley (“YMVSV”) exists to accelerate the efforts of teams driving disruptive change. We have the resources and backing of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (“YMC”), but we also have the openness and agility of a startup. We also manage the Yamaha Motor Exploratory Fund, a $100M dedicated fund that invests in exploratory areas such as mobility, sustainability, robotics, agriculture, medicine, and aviation (the “Fund”).

YMVSV is seeking an experienced early-stage investor to serve as a Partner on the Fund’s investment team. A successful candidate is, among other things, a thought who sources new deals, delivers written and oral analyses of investment opportunities, participates in the due diligence process, negotiates and structures investments, and then manages and supports those investments as a board observer or director.

Partnering with the executive team and other key members, you will lead the investment planning process for one or more exploratory areas, and you will track key industry and competitive trends in those areas. You will also educate, shape and incubate ideas to feed the investment planning process. Lastly, you will leverage your operational/executional mindset to facilitate the translation of strategic plans into investments that create value for the future of Yamaha Motor. This position reports to the CEO and is eligible to receive carried interest in the Fund.

Essential Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing:

• Develop an investment thesis for one or more opportunity areas and establish investment priorities within those areas.
• Establish referral networks and relationships to drive high quality deal flow and manage existing relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and industry leaders in those opportunity areas.
• Lead the team in sourcing high quality investment opportunities.

Due Diligence:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the management of prospective portfolio companies.
• Lead due diligence and conduct research through interviews with prospective portfolio company management, industry participants, competitors, and the company’s customers/clients.
• Perform business and financial analysis using comparable research data, company data and financial models.
• Supervise the construction of detailed financial models, including optimal capital structures, valuations, investment prices, and exit scenarios.

Negotiating Deals:

• Draft or review term sheets, expressions of interest, or letters of intent.
• Represent YMVSV and negotiate with prospective portfolio company management or other venture capital investors, as well as other third parties to discuss and finalize deal terms and transaction documents.
• Be able to stand your ground and know when to walk away.
• Draft investment memorandum for initial and final Investment Committee review and approval.
• Review legal documents to ensure fidelity to deal terms under supervision of YMVSV’s General Counsel and outside legal counsel.

Portfolio Management:

• Oversee on-going relationships with portfolio companies to enhance strategic and financial value for both YMVSV and the portfolio companies.
• Attend portfolio company board meetings as a board observer or Director.
• Draft quarterly reports, analyze issues as they arise with portfolio companies, and provide feedback, insights and learnings to YMC.
• Other duties and projects as needed.

Experience:

A Partner must demonstrate a high-level of achievement regarding deal origination, deal closings, realized investment returns, and maintaining, as well as cultivating, a robust network of relevant industry contacts.

A Partner will have:

• Minimum of 6 years of investment experience in corporate venture capital or venture capital is required.
• Demonstrated experience in running investments in early-stage technology companies from initial identification to exit.
• Experience working directly with business executives, entrepreneurs, angel investors and VCs, scientists, and engineers in a cross-cultural environment.
• Team player with an energetic, positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment and deal with ambiguity, uncertainty and shifting priorities.
• Ability to interact with business clients and interdepartmental colleagues locally, nationally and internationally.
• Ability to root-cause challenges, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements, cap tables, and ROI models.
• Ability to assess complex market landscapes and create focused, integrated investment plans.
• Complete proficiency with Gmail, Gcal and MS Office.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a driving record from the state/country of your primary residence that meets YMVSV’s insurance standards.
• Able to pass a seven (7) year background check.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or relevant field or job experience is highly desirable.
• MBA or JD strongly preferred.

Travel & Location
Position is based in Palo Alto, CA.

Frequent domestic and international travel of approximately 30-40% may be expected or required, particularly to areas such as Japan, Europe, and Australia.

Must be a local candidate. Relocation is not available.

To apply please go to: https://www.ymvsv.com/careers

YMVSV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

AT YAMAHA, WE ARE THE “KANDO” CREATING COMPANY
What is Kando you ask? Quite simply, Kando is an emotion that is best described as the feeling of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that we experience when we encounter something of exceptional value. We create Kando for our customers by offering them the most exciting and highest quality products in our industry. But in order to achieve this, we need passionate people who believe in what we do. Is that you?

About Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley (“YMVSV”)
Our work encompasses venture capital investments, portfolio management, innovation projects, and strategic efforts in collaboration with Yamaha Motor’s global operations. We’re active members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and we value action-oriented efforts. Some of the areas we explore include the future of mobility, sustainability, robotics, agriculture, medicine, and aviation. YMVSV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. For more information: https://www.ymvsv.com/

Name of organization: M12 Ventures in San Francisco, CA
Title of position: VC Asssociate

M12 is the corporate venture capital arm of Microsoft focused on early-stage investments enabling a cloud-first future, spanning big data & analytics, business SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI & machine learning, productivity, and security. We are honored to have backed teams at over 80 great companies since launching the fund in 2016. We are headquartered in San Francisco with presence in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Tel Aviv, and London.

We’re looking to hire an Associate to join our investment team in San Francisco. This is an ideal position for someone with 2+ years of experience in management consulting or investment banking. The role is term-limited and anticipated not to exceed two years. We place a premium on diversity of ideas and are excited to add new perspectives to our team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage overall portfolio performance metrics and analytics
• Work with deal leads to compile and aggregate quarterly review data for portfolio companies for accounting and audit reviews
• Direct support to partners across a broad range of initiatives / deliverables
• Assist in the investment process from initial meeting to due diligence
• Research and develop intelligence on emerging trends and disruptive companies
• Create thesis-driven market map analyses identifying incumbents, differentiations and emerging leaders
• Prepare written materials, including due diligence summaries, investment memoranda and portfolio reporting
• Build financial models for business cases to support investment decisions
• Coordinate internal operations such as weekly roundup meetings, CRM, research databases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management, Finance or Economics or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in relevant field, such as investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or corporate strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Foundational analytical and data synthesizing capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint
• Curiosity and interest in enterprise technology and entrepreneurship
• Ability to work independently and collaborate successfully in a lean team environment with limited formal training and supervision
• Superior work ethic, self-driven with attention to detail and follow-through

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.