Chief Financial Officer

Company Description

Triatomic Capital is an early-stage VC fund focused on investing and building 'century-defining' businesses and technologies. Triatomic leads Seed to Series C rounds across next-gen compute, engineered biology, new materials, and the automated economy. The firm was founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and investors who have the rare combination of direct entrepreneurial experience, scaled exits, and strong operating experience.

Role Description

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial and operational backbone of our early-stage venture capital firm. As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee all aspects of fund administration, financial reporting, compliance, and internal operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment and can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for our investment team and LPs. This is a full-time on-site role based in Palo Alto or San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Administration & Accounting

• Manage day-to-day fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, and management fee calculations, working in conjunction with our third-party fund administrator.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and partner capital statements.
• Oversee the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, portfolio company CFOs, and tax preparers.
• Maintain the firm's internal books, budgeting, and corporate cash flow forecasting.

Investor Relations & Reporting

• Act as a primary point of contact for LPs regarding financial inquiries and reporting.
• Develop and distribute high-quality quarterly financial LP reports, including portfolio valuations and performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, DPI).
• Support fundraising efforts for future funds by preparing data rooms materials, due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), and responding to prospective investors’ questions.

Portfolio Monitoring & Valuation

• Monitor the financial health and runway of portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance to founders as needed.
• Manage the firm’s portfolio tracking systems and lead the quarterly valuation process.

Operations, Compliance & Risk

• Work closely with the Company's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), ensuring adherence to SEC/regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Manage firm-wide operations, including HR, payroll, benefits, IT security, and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate and manage the firm’s insurance policies (D&O, E&O) and legal service agreements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience: 7 years of progressive financial or operational leadership, with at least 3-5 years specifically in Venture Capital or Private Equity fund management.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Excel, fund accounting software, cap table management software (Carta), and GAAP for investment companies.  Familiarity with modern G&A stack (Rippling, Ramp, etc.) and Agentic AI tools (e.g. Claude Cowork)
• Analytical Rigor: Strong ability to build complex financial models and conduct investment-level sensitivity analysis.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills, collaborative attitude, and a "no task too small" mentality essential for a small team.