Controller at Thriving VC Fund - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Controller at Thriving VC Fund - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Controller at Thriving VC Fund - Join Robert Half Careers
Are you a seasoned finance leader ready to take ownership of core operations at a high-growth venture capital firm? Robert Half is proud to partner with this early-stage investment powerhouse in Menlo Park, California, backing innovative tech founders with billions in assets under management (AUM). This hybrid Controller role (2 days/week in-office) offers base salary up to $225,000 + generous bonus + carried interest, positioning you as the right-hand to the CFO on a lean, high-performing team. Gain exposure to investor relations, portfolio analytics, fundraising, and strategic growth initiatives while driving scalable processes for top-tier returns.
About the Role
This is more than a Controller position—it's a high-impact leadership opportunity at a VC firm known for its strong track record and active investing from its latest fund. You'll own end-to-end fund and management company finance, from overseeing administrators and audits to enhancing internal controls for scaling operations. With real ownership and visibility, you'll collaborate directly with the CFO, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the firm's expansion. Perfect for Big 4 alumni or VC/PE finance pros seeking meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Work hybrid in the heart of Silicon Valley, enjoying unlimited PTO, top benefits, and carry for long-term upside.
Key Responsibilities
As Controller, you'll lead critical financial functions to support the firm's growth trajectory:
- Oversee External Partners: Manage fund administrators, consultants, auditors, and tax providers to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Drive Audits & Reporting: Lead annual audits, tax filings (1065s, K-1s), and investor reporting, delivering accurate, timely deliverables.
- Build Scalable Processes: Strengthen internal controls, implement automation, and optimize accounting workflows for multi-billion AUM scaling.
- Support Growth Initiatives: Assist with fundraising, new fund launches, capital calls, distributions, and portfolio company analytics.
- Strategic Partnership: Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, LP communications, and ad-hoc analysis for board and investor updates.
Ideal candidates excel in venture capital accounting, thrive in lean teams, and have a passion for tech investments.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, bring:
- 8+ years in fund accounting/finance at VC, PE firms, or Big 4 (audit/tax preferred).
- CPA or equivalent certification.
- Proven expertise in GAAP, fund admin oversight, audits, and investor reporting.
- Track record scaling processes in high-growth investment environments.
- Proficiency in tools like Carta, Allvue, QuickBooks, Excel, and financial modeling.
- Strong communication for investor relations and cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; MBA a plus.
High-energy professionals who enjoy fast-paced settings with direct C-suite exposure will thrive.
Why Join Us?
This role offers unparalleled compensation and perks: $225K base, bonus, carry, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, cell stipend, and elite benefits. Be part of a firm delivering top-quartile returns, with billions AUM and a portfolio of breakout tech successes. High visibility + ownership = rapid career growth. Hybrid flexibility in Menlo Park, CA, positions you at the epicenter of VC innovation. Robert Half streamlines your application—for fastest consideration, connect with Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of venture capital. Apply now and elevate your finance career!
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Locations
- Menlo Park, California, United States
Salary
225,000 - 225,000 USD / yearly
200,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Fund Accountingintermediate
- Investor Reportingintermediate
- Audit Managementintermediate
- Tax Filingsintermediate
- Internal Controlsintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
- Venture Capital Financeintermediate
- Fund Administrationintermediate
- Financial Oversightintermediate
- Scalable Operationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment management (experience)
- CPA certification strongly preferred (experience)
- Deep expertise managing fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, and consultants (experience)
- Proven track record leading audits, tax compliance, and investor reporting for investment funds (experience)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting principles, and regulatory requirements for VC firms (experience)
- Experience supporting fundraising, new fund launches, and scaling fund operations (experience)
- Excellent process improvement skills with a focus on internal controls and automation (experience)
- High proficiency in financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Carta, or similar fund software) (experience)
- Thrives in fast-paced, lean teams with direct CFO exposure and strategic impact (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee relationships with fund administrators, external consultants, auditors, and tax providers to ensure seamless operations
- Lead all aspects of financial audits, tax filings, and quarterly/annual investor reporting with accuracy and timeliness
- Strengthen and implement robust internal controls, accounting processes, and scalable systems to support rapid fund growth
- Support fundraising efforts, new fund launches, capital calls, distributions, and portfolio monitoring initiatives
- Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency in fund and management company finance
- Collaborate closely with the CFO on strategic financial planning, budgeting, and investor relations
- Prepare detailed financial statements, management reports, and analytics for portfolio companies and LPs
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, GAAP, and industry standards specific to venture capital funds
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and support for high-impact strategic initiatives and board reporting
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary up to $225,000
- general: Generous performance-based bonus
- general: Carried interest (carry) in funds for long-term wealth building
- general: Unlimited PTO for excellent work-life balance
- general: Comprehensive top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits
- general: 401(k) with generous employer match
- general: Monthly cell phone stipend
- general: Hybrid work model (2 days/week in office)
- general: High-visibility role with real ownership and CFO mentorship
- general: Opportunity to join a high-growth VC firm with billions in AUM
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Controller at Thriving VC Fund - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Controller at Thriving VC Fund - Join Robert Half Careers
Are you a seasoned finance leader ready to take ownership of core operations at a high-growth venture capital firm? Robert Half is proud to partner with this early-stage investment powerhouse in Menlo Park, California, backing innovative tech founders with billions in assets under management (AUM). This hybrid Controller role (2 days/week in-office) offers base salary up to $225,000 + generous bonus + carried interest, positioning you as the right-hand to the CFO on a lean, high-performing team. Gain exposure to investor relations, portfolio analytics, fundraising, and strategic growth initiatives while driving scalable processes for top-tier returns.
About the Role
This is more than a Controller position—it's a high-impact leadership opportunity at a VC firm known for its strong track record and active investing from its latest fund. You'll own end-to-end fund and management company finance, from overseeing administrators and audits to enhancing internal controls for scaling operations. With real ownership and visibility, you'll collaborate directly with the CFO, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the firm's expansion. Perfect for Big 4 alumni or VC/PE finance pros seeking meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Work hybrid in the heart of Silicon Valley, enjoying unlimited PTO, top benefits, and carry for long-term upside.
Key Responsibilities
As Controller, you'll lead critical financial functions to support the firm's growth trajectory:
- Oversee External Partners: Manage fund administrators, consultants, auditors, and tax providers to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Drive Audits & Reporting: Lead annual audits, tax filings (1065s, K-1s), and investor reporting, delivering accurate, timely deliverables.
- Build Scalable Processes: Strengthen internal controls, implement automation, and optimize accounting workflows for multi-billion AUM scaling.
- Support Growth Initiatives: Assist with fundraising, new fund launches, capital calls, distributions, and portfolio company analytics.
- Strategic Partnership: Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, LP communications, and ad-hoc analysis for board and investor updates.
Ideal candidates excel in venture capital accounting, thrive in lean teams, and have a passion for tech investments.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, bring:
- 8+ years in fund accounting/finance at VC, PE firms, or Big 4 (audit/tax preferred).
- CPA or equivalent certification.
- Proven expertise in GAAP, fund admin oversight, audits, and investor reporting.
- Track record scaling processes in high-growth investment environments.
- Proficiency in tools like Carta, Allvue, QuickBooks, Excel, and financial modeling.
- Strong communication for investor relations and cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; MBA a plus.
High-energy professionals who enjoy fast-paced settings with direct C-suite exposure will thrive.
Why Join Us?
This role offers unparalleled compensation and perks: $225K base, bonus, carry, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, cell stipend, and elite benefits. Be part of a firm delivering top-quartile returns, with billions AUM and a portfolio of breakout tech successes. High visibility + ownership = rapid career growth. Hybrid flexibility in Menlo Park, CA, positions you at the epicenter of VC innovation. Robert Half streamlines your application—for fastest consideration, connect with Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of venture capital. Apply now and elevate your finance career!
(Word count: 812)
Locations
- Menlo Park, California, United States
Salary
225,000 - 225,000 USD / yearly
200,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Fund Accountingintermediate
- Investor Reportingintermediate
- Audit Managementintermediate
- Tax Filingsintermediate
- Internal Controlsintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
- Venture Capital Financeintermediate
- Fund Administrationintermediate
- Financial Oversightintermediate
- Scalable Operationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment management (experience)
- CPA certification strongly preferred (experience)
- Deep expertise managing fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, and consultants (experience)
- Proven track record leading audits, tax compliance, and investor reporting for investment funds (experience)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting principles, and regulatory requirements for VC firms (experience)
- Experience supporting fundraising, new fund launches, and scaling fund operations (experience)
- Excellent process improvement skills with a focus on internal controls and automation (experience)
- High proficiency in financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Carta, or similar fund software) (experience)
- Thrives in fast-paced, lean teams with direct CFO exposure and strategic impact (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee relationships with fund administrators, external consultants, auditors, and tax providers to ensure seamless operations
- Lead all aspects of financial audits, tax filings, and quarterly/annual investor reporting with accuracy and timeliness
- Strengthen and implement robust internal controls, accounting processes, and scalable systems to support rapid fund growth
- Support fundraising efforts, new fund launches, capital calls, distributions, and portfolio monitoring initiatives
- Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency in fund and management company finance
- Collaborate closely with the CFO on strategic financial planning, budgeting, and investor relations
- Prepare detailed financial statements, management reports, and analytics for portfolio companies and LPs
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, GAAP, and industry standards specific to venture capital funds
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and support for high-impact strategic initiatives and board reporting
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary up to $225,000
- general: Generous performance-based bonus
- general: Carried interest (carry) in funds for long-term wealth building
- general: Unlimited PTO for excellent work-life balance
- general: Comprehensive top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits
- general: 401(k) with generous employer match
- general: Monthly cell phone stipend
- general: Hybrid work model (2 days/week in office)
- general: High-visibility role with real ownership and CFO mentorship
- general: Opportunity to join a high-growth VC firm with billions in AUM
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