Manager, Portfolio Finance & Valuation Analysis
JOB DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: Hybrid – Chicago, IL
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
About Cleveland Avenue LLC
Cleveland Avenue LLC is a forward-thinking, innovation-driven venture firm focused on investing in and developing growth-oriented companies within the food, beverage, wellness, and technology industries. We take pride in fostering entrepreneurial spirit, strategic leadership, and impactful partnerships. At Cleveland Avenue, we work closely with founders, executives, and portfolio companies to cultivate long-term growth strategies, enhance organizational performance, and create measurable value for stakeholders.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Portfolio Finance & Valuation Analysis will play a critical role in supporting fund valuations, portfolio company financial analysis, and strategic reporting for the CFO and the valuation committee. This role is designed for a finance professional with strong analytical and technical expertise who can connect company-level performance with fund-level valuation outcomes. The successful candidate will combine deep financial modeling and valuation experience with the ability to assess company performance drivers, legal documentation, and industry trends.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Valuation Ownership: Lead the quarterly valuation process of portfolio companies, including model development, updates, and presentation of results to the CFO, President, and CIO for review by the valuation committee.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze portfolio company financial performance against forecasts and industry benchmarks, identifying drivers of variance and implications for fund valuations.
- Economic Modeling: Build and maintain complex economic and capitalization models, including liquidation waterfalls and ownership structures.
- Industry Research: Leverage platforms such as PitchBook and SPINS data to collect, monitor, and interpret company-specific and industry-wide performance metrics.
- Portfolio Company Engagement: Partner with portfolio company finance teams to assess forecasting accuracy, operational performance, and strategic financial planning.
- Documentation Review: Analyze legal documents (e.g., financing agreements, shareholder agreements) to ensure proper interpretation of terms impacting valuation and fund economics.
- Reporting: Deliver clear, concise, and timely reports for the CFO that provide insights into portfolio trends, valuation movements, and key risks/opportunities.
- Strategic Support: Support fundraising, investor reporting, and other special projects requiring valuation or portfolio analysis expertise.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA or CFA (CFA Level II or above strongly preferred).
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, valuation advisory, or portfolio management within an investment firm.
- Strong technical expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies (DCF, market comps, precedent transactions), and liquidation waterfalls.
- Proficiency in financial data platforms (PitchBook, SPINS, Capital IQ, etc.).
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize financial and market data into actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present complex analyses clearly to senior leadership.
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000
Bonus Potential: 15–25% performance-based bonus
Why Cleveland Avenue LLC?
At Cleveland Avenue, we believe financial leadership is critical to driving innovation and long-term growth. As Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, supporting our portfolio companies, and ensuring Cleveland Avenue continues to deliver value for our stakeholders.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606
