• Controller - Leading Venture Capital Firm

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (San Francisco, CA)


    Description

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    Controller — Venture Capital Firm

     

    About the Firm

     

    Our client is a venture capital firm investing in high‑growth companies across enterprise software, fintech, and emerging innovation sectors. The firm operates in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, strategic thinking, and a long‑term mindset are core to the culture. Team members thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting and are committed to building scalable, durable value across the portfolio.

     

    About the Role

     

    The firm is seeking a Controller to partner closely with the CFO across all finance, accounting, and operational functions. This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role with broad ownership spanning financial reporting, fund operations, compliance, and strategic projects.

     

    You will be instrumental in strengthening the firm’s financial infrastructure, enhancing processes, and driving operational excellence as the platform continues to grow. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a venture‑savvy finance leader who wants to help build and shape a best‑in‑class finance function.

    Key Responsibilities

    Financial Reporting & Operations

     

    + Oversee all fund administration activities, including quarterly closes, audits, tax compliance, and ASC 820 valuation workflows

    + Lead financial operations for both the management company and funds: budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting, and internal reporting

    + Maintain systems for deal tracking, legal documentation, portfolio monitoring, and fund performance analytics

    + Prepare financial materials for LP communications, internal dashboards, advisory board meetings, and executive reviews

    + Coordinate with outsourced accounting teams and fund administrators to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and effective internal controls

    + Manage treasury functions, including cash balances, capital calls, distributions, and carried‑interest calculations

    + Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, audit deliverables, and tax filings

     

    Compliance & Investor Support

     

    + Partner with the CFO, CCO, and compliance partners on regulatory filings, annual reviews, and internal controls

    + Support fundraising efforts by preparing LP materials, managing data rooms, and responding to operational due‑diligence requests

    + Collaborate with investment and investor relations teams to ensure timely and accurate communication with LPs

    + Maintain and enhance reporting packages for limited partners, including capital account statements, performance metrics, and fund summaries

    Requirements

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    Requirements

    + 3–5 years of experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior finance leader within venture capital, private equity, or growth equity

    + Deep expertise in fund accounting, GAAP reporting, tax compliance, and audit oversight

    + Bonus: Experience with 10‑K and 10‑Q reporting

    + Demonstrated success building or enhancing accounting and operational processes in a fast‑growing environment

    + CPA strongly preferred

    + Experience managing relationships with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and banking partners

     

    Key Qualities

     

    + High integrity, strong judgment, and a professional presence

    + Exceptional attention to detail paired with strategic, big‑picture thinking

    + Strong communicator who thrives in cross‑functional, collaborative environments

    + Comfortable operating in a lean, hands‑on, entrepreneurial setting

    + Proactive, execution‑focused, and always willing to roll up your sleeves

     

    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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    Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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