• Controller at Fast Growing VC firm

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (San Francisco, CA)


    Description

    Michelle Espejo with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is recruiting for a Controller at a fast-growing venture capital firm. This is a full-time permanent role based in San Francisco with a Hybrid schedule (2x a week).

     

    We are looking for a hands-on finance and operations leader to join its close-knit team. Founded by a successful entrepreneur and investor behind some of today’s top private tech companies, this firm is actively shaping the future of innovation.

     

    This is a unique opportunity to help build the next generation of breakout companies. You’ll work directly with experienced investors and operators in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is felt. The firm offers a supportive, flexible culture with standout benefits—unlimited PTO, full medical for you and your family, 401(k) matching, commuter perks, and room to grow fast in both role and compensation. You’ll gain unmatched exposure to high-level deals, dynamic investment strategies, and the inner workings of a thriving VC fund.

    Responsibilities:

    + Lead quarterly financial reporting, ensuring compliance with LPAs and regulations

    + Support valuation processes and ensure accurate reporting

    + Oversee investment operations and manage deal documentation

    + Collaborate with tax and audit teams for smooth filings and reviews

    + Manage HR and compliance functions—filings, renewals, vendor relationships

    + Own investor reporting with clarity and timeliness

    + Oversee cash management: forecasting, budgeting, capital calls, credit lines

    + Create and refine internal policies and operational best practices

    + Drive strategic projects that align with firm-wide priorities

    *Please contact Michelle Espejo via LinkedIn or email for additional info and immediate consideration.

    Requirements

    + 8+ years of accounting & finance experience in VC, PE, or similar fund.

    + CPA and public accounting background preferred

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar

    + Strong knowledge of fund mechanics—valuations, allocations, waterfalls, documents

    + Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

    + Highly organized and confident juggling multiple priorities

    + Skilled in Microsoft Office and financial tools

    + Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a startup-like setting

    + Passionate about innovation and excited to grow with a top-tier team

     

    Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via LinkedIn or email for fastest consideration. I recruit for similar roles and am happy to connect, whether you're actively looking or open to hearing about what’s out there.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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