Description
Are you a finance expert seeking a long-term position at an innovative VC firm? Green Frontier Capital is looking for a talented individual to join our team. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of venture capital.
Green Frontier Capital is one of India's leading venture capital firms, dedicated to investing in early-stage climate-tech startups that bring groundbreaking innovations to green industries. We are committed to promoting sustainable growth and supporting companies that tackle crucial environmental challenges.
Role Overview:
As the CFO, you'll oversee fund management and portfolio support, collaborating with the Investment Team to drive successful deal closures and manage strategic aspects of the fund portfolio. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, handling exit strategies, leading financial reporting and valuations, and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. With 15-20 years of experience in corporate accounting and finance, you’ll leverage your expertise in tax jurisdictions, compliance, and venture capital processes to enhance fund performance and efficiency.
Fund Management:
Work closely with the Investment Team to drive successful deal closures.
Portfolio Support:
Oversee strategic aspects of our fund portfolio.
Navigate and comply with current and emerging administrative jurisdictions and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance to Partners on the impact of new regulations related to fund structures.
Manage exit strategies for portfolio companies, including M&A, Secondary Sales, or IPOs.
Lead the fund accounting team in preparing periodic NAV calculations, year-end financial statements, and handling audits and taxes.
Perform periodic valuations of portfolio companies and review fund performance.
Develop fund-level dashboards, models, and LP reports (quarterly and annual).
Handle all capital calls, capital account statements, and management fee calculations.
Manage accounting processes for secondary sales, trust transfers, and legal opinions.
Maintain relationships with key service providers for fund management.
Enhance process efficiency.
Act as a thought leader and build relationships with other private equity funds to identify and implement best practices.
Investment Team Collaboration:
Negotiate term sheets and shareholder agreements (SHA) with new portfolio companies.
Oversee due diligence processes, working with tax and legal service providers to ensure efficient transaction closures.
Develop innovative approaches for various transaction types (pre-seed, seed/Series A, follow-on investments).
Portfolio Engagement:
Provide strategic advice and financial best practices to portfolio company founders/CEOs and CFOs/heads of finance.
Review legal and financing documents for new funding rounds, M&A, and secondary sales.
Assist with company registrations across different domains.
Experience Requirements:
15-20 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, consulting, and finance.
Deep understanding of tax jurisdictions, compliance requirements, and deal structures, especially for liquidation events.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Experience with early-stage to growth companies and a passion for startups.
Familiarity with venture capital processes.
Strong network-building skills with business partners, including legal, finance, and diligence firms, particularly in the US and India.
Leadership skills to mentor startup founders by influence.
Experience with regular reporting requirements and financial modelling.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Apply for this job:
Join us at Green Frontier Capital and become part of something extraordinary. If you're ready to drive innovation and make a lasting impact in the venture capital industry, we want to hear from you!
Apply now by reaching out at careers@greenfrontiercapital.com
This is a hybrid position available in our Mumbai office located at Nariman Point.