FP&A Associate

About Downing Capital

Members of the Downing Capital Group team are true investor-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2021, Downing Capital Group is in the business of starting new businesses. Downing’s unique approach to company creation is fundamentally built on the principle that the best ideas deserve a blend of experienced teams with the right amount of supporting resources. Our unique model turns conventional VC on its head.

Location: Latin America

Part-time (20h/week), remote

How will you make an impact

The FP&A Associate will work closely with the fund leadership team to drive the firm’s mission of growing new ventures by:

• Ensuring that our portfolio companies adhere to the highest standards of accounting rules and regulations, maintaining accurate financial records and reporting practices.
• Support financial planning and analysis activities at the fund level, including budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance and achieve strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to develop and maintain financial models, providing guidance and support as necessary.

What you will bring to the table

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Big Four accounting firm.
• A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the United States. Understanding of accounting rules, with the ability to ensure compliance with GAAP. Experience in financial statements preparation, audit support and internal control.
• Proficiency in financial planning techniques including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling. Able to develop comprehensive financial models to support decision-making.
• Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, preferred.
• Ability to build operational processes and establish and meet ambitious KPIs.
• Solid analytical, strategic, and data based problem-solving skills.
• Absolute English fluency.
• Good compatibility with EST time zone.
• Affinity for joining a high-performing team that values collaboration, expectations of excellence, candor, and deep-analysis.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a leading institution