Voy Ventures
Finance and Accounting Manager - Japanese VC (Hayward)
Voy Ventures, Hayward, California, United States, 94557
Voy is partnering with a rapidly growing US/Japan-focused Venture fund with a mission to accelerate innovation on a global scale by briding the best of Silicon Valley with the dynamic corporate landscape of Asia. Due to growth, they are looking for a Finance Manager to join teh team, with a strong focus on investor relations for their Japanese Corporate LPs. This role blends finance, reporting, and relationship management, requiring native or business-level Japanese proficiency and the ability to navigate both U.S. and Japanese business practices.
What Youll Do Investor Relations
Prepare and deliver quarterly LP reports in Japanese, answer technical investor questions, and explain changes to LP agreements. Portfolio Company Reporting
Collect and review monthly statements from Japan-based portfolio companies, track cap table changes, and liaise with auditors. Fund Lifecycle Management
Assist in closing older funds, coordinating asset sales, and managing regulatory filings in Japan and the U.S. Fund Reporting & Oversight
Partner with the fund administrator on quarter-end and year-end close, review financial statements and investor distribution notices for accuracy, and ensure timely, high-quality reporting. Cross-Border Collaboration
Work closely with partners in both the U.S. and Japan to support smooth fund operations.
What Were Looking For Native or business-level fluency in Japanese (reading/writing/speaking) and English required 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or investor relations VC/PE/CVC experience a plus but not required Public Accounting and/or Consulting Backgrounds a plus but not required Familiarity with LP agreements, fund reporting, or legal/compliance matters is highly valued Detail-oriented, diplomatic, and able to handle complex, technical communications Comfortable with occasional travel to Tokyo HQ Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
What Youll Do Investor Relations
Prepare and deliver quarterly LP reports in Japanese, answer technical investor questions, and explain changes to LP agreements. Portfolio Company Reporting
Collect and review monthly statements from Japan-based portfolio companies, track cap table changes, and liaise with auditors. Fund Lifecycle Management
Assist in closing older funds, coordinating asset sales, and managing regulatory filings in Japan and the U.S. Fund Reporting & Oversight
Partner with the fund administrator on quarter-end and year-end close, review financial statements and investor distribution notices for accuracy, and ensure timely, high-quality reporting. Cross-Border Collaboration
Work closely with partners in both the U.S. and Japan to support smooth fund operations.
What Were Looking For Native or business-level fluency in Japanese (reading/writing/speaking) and English required 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or investor relations VC/PE/CVC experience a plus but not required Public Accounting and/or Consulting Backgrounds a plus but not required Familiarity with LP agreements, fund reporting, or legal/compliance matters is highly valued Detail-oriented, diplomatic, and able to handle complex, technical communications Comfortable with occasional travel to Tokyo HQ Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship