Controller - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Controller - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Controller Role at This $2.5B AUM Venture Capital Firm
Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half Financial Services is excited to partner exclusively with a top-tier, early-stage venture capital firm managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management (AUM). This Menlo Park, California-based powerhouse invests in exceptional technical founders from seed stage through early growth, boasting a proven track record of top-decile performance across multiple fund vintages. Recently closing their latest fund amid strong investor momentum, the firm is scaling thoughtfully while preserving its collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
The Controller will be the indispensable right hand to the CFO, owning the day-to-day finance operations across all funds and management entities. This hands-on leadership role demands a blend of technical expertise, process innovation, and partnership acumen in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. You'll drive efficiencies with third-party administrators, implement cutting-edge systems, and free up the CFO for strategic pursuits like investor relations and deal sourcing. If you thrive in fast-paced VC settings and seek genuine ownership, this is your chance to shape finance at an elite firm.
Why This Role Stands Out in Venture Capital Finance Careers
Menlo Park remains the epicenter of venture capital innovation, and this position offers unparalleled exposure to high-growth investing. Unlike larger, bureaucratic funds, this lean team values initiative and impact, positioning you for rapid advancement.
Key Responsibilities
As Controller, you'll lead comprehensive fund accounting and operations, ensuring seamless execution amid growth.
- Direct fund-level accounting for capital calls, distributions, portfolio valuations, NAV calculations, and carried interest waterfalls.
- Produce investor-ready financial statements, K-1s, and compliance reports under tight deadlines.
- Liaise with third-party administrators (e.g., Carta, State Street) to validate data integrity and optimize workflows.
- Spearhead ERP/system upgrades (e.g., from QuickBooks to NetSuite) and automate manual processes for scalability.
- Oversee management company books, including AP/AR, payroll, expense management, and tax provisions.
- Partner with CFO on annual audits, budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising support materials.
- Reconcile complex partnership structures across multiple strategies and vintages.
- Mentor 1-2 junior team members while maintaining a flat, collaborative structure.
Required Qualifications for VC Controller Success
The ideal candidate brings battle-tested VC experience and a proactive mindset.
- CPA or equivalent; Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance required, Master's a plus.
- 7+ years in fund accounting, with 3+ years at a VC/PE firm handling early-stage funds.
- Expertise in GAAP for investment companies, ASC 946, and partnership taxation.
- Hands-on with fund admin platforms and financial software; systems implementation experience essential.
- Track record of process improvements that supported fundraise-to-deploy cycles.
- Thrives in ambiguity with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us: Exceptional Compensation & Culture
This role offers market-leading rewards in one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious VC shops.
- Compensation: $200K–$265K base + bonus + carried interest (DOE).
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Menlo Park schedule (2+ days in-office) with flexibility.
- Career Growth: High-visibility role reporting to CFO; path to Finance leadership.
- Culture: Lean, founder-friendly team with direct access to GPs and portfolio companies.
- Impact: Contribute to top-decile returns fueling the next wave of tech unicorns.
Robert Half is committed to connecting top finance talent with transformative opportunities. Apply confidentially today to elevate your VC career in Menlo Park, CA!
Locations
- Menlo Park, California, United States
Salary
200,000 - 265,000 USD / yearly
200,000 - 265,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Fund accountingintermediate
- Financial reportingintermediate
- Process improvementintermediate
- System implementationintermediate
- Venture capital expertiseintermediate
- GAAP complianceintermediate
- Third-party administrator collaborationintermediate
- Partnership accountingintermediate
- ERP systemsintermediate
- High-growth finance leadershipintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- CPA certification strongly preferred (experience)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in venture capital or private equity fund accounting (experience)
- Deep knowledge of fund accounting principles, GAAP, and partnership tax considerations (experience)
- Proven track record partnering with third-party administrators and driving operational efficiencies (experience)
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with scaling fund operations (experience)
- Strong systems aptitude with ERP implementations (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) (experience)
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with executives, investors, and external partners (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day fund accounting across multiple vintage funds and management company entities
- Oversee financial reporting, including investor reports, capital calls, distributions, and portfolio valuations
- Partner closely with third-party administrators to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Drive process automation and system enhancements to support scaling operations
- Manage AP/AR, cash management, expense tracking, and payroll for management company
- Prepare management company financials, tax provisions, and compliance filings
- Conduct reconciliations of fund NAVs, carried interest waterfalls, and management fees
- Collaborate with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives
- Support fundraising efforts with financial due diligence and LP reporting
- Mentor junior finance staff and foster a collaborative team environment
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary $200K–$265K (DOE)
- general: Performance-based bonus
- general: Carried interest participation
- general: Hybrid work schedule (minimum 2 days in-office in Menlo Park)
- general: High-impact role with direct CFO partnership and ownership
- general: Opportunity to join a top-performing VC firm with $2.5B AUM
- general: Collaborative, lean culture in a scaling organization
- general: Strong track record of top-decile fund performance
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Job Description
About the Controller Role at This $2.5B AUM Venture Capital Firm
Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half Financial Services is excited to partner exclusively with a top-tier, early-stage venture capital firm managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management (AUM). This Menlo Park, California-based powerhouse invests in exceptional technical founders from seed stage through early growth, boasting a proven track record of top-decile performance across multiple fund vintages. Recently closing their latest fund amid strong investor momentum, the firm is scaling thoughtfully while preserving its collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
The Controller will be the indispensable right hand to the CFO, owning the day-to-day finance operations across all funds and management entities. This hands-on leadership role demands a blend of technical expertise, process innovation, and partnership acumen in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. You'll drive efficiencies with third-party administrators, implement cutting-edge systems, and free up the CFO for strategic pursuits like investor relations and deal sourcing. If you thrive in fast-paced VC settings and seek genuine ownership, this is your chance to shape finance at an elite firm.
Why This Role Stands Out in Venture Capital Finance Careers
Menlo Park remains the epicenter of venture capital innovation, and this position offers unparalleled exposure to high-growth investing. Unlike larger, bureaucratic funds, this lean team values initiative and impact, positioning you for rapid advancement.
Key Responsibilities
As Controller, you'll lead comprehensive fund accounting and operations, ensuring seamless execution amid growth.
- Direct fund-level accounting for capital calls, distributions, portfolio valuations, NAV calculations, and carried interest waterfalls.
- Produce investor-ready financial statements, K-1s, and compliance reports under tight deadlines.
- Liaise with third-party administrators (e.g., Carta, State Street) to validate data integrity and optimize workflows.
- Spearhead ERP/system upgrades (e.g., from QuickBooks to NetSuite) and automate manual processes for scalability.
- Oversee management company books, including AP/AR, payroll, expense management, and tax provisions.
- Partner with CFO on annual audits, budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising support materials.
- Reconcile complex partnership structures across multiple strategies and vintages.
- Mentor 1-2 junior team members while maintaining a flat, collaborative structure.
Required Qualifications for VC Controller Success
The ideal candidate brings battle-tested VC experience and a proactive mindset.
- CPA or equivalent; Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance required, Master's a plus.
- 7+ years in fund accounting, with 3+ years at a VC/PE firm handling early-stage funds.
- Expertise in GAAP for investment companies, ASC 946, and partnership taxation.
- Hands-on with fund admin platforms and financial software; systems implementation experience essential.
- Track record of process improvements that supported fundraise-to-deploy cycles.
- Thrives in ambiguity with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us: Exceptional Compensation & Culture
This role offers market-leading rewards in one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious VC shops.
- Compensation: $200K–$265K base + bonus + carried interest (DOE).
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Menlo Park schedule (2+ days in-office) with flexibility.
- Career Growth: High-visibility role reporting to CFO; path to Finance leadership.
- Culture: Lean, founder-friendly team with direct access to GPs and portfolio companies.
- Impact: Contribute to top-decile returns fueling the next wave of tech unicorns.
Robert Half is committed to connecting top finance talent with transformative opportunities. Apply confidentially today to elevate your VC career in Menlo Park, CA!
Locations
- Menlo Park, California, United States
Salary
200,000 - 265,000 USD / yearly
200,000 - 265,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Fund accountingintermediate
- Financial reportingintermediate
- Process improvementintermediate
- System implementationintermediate
- Venture capital expertiseintermediate
- GAAP complianceintermediate
- Third-party administrator collaborationintermediate
- Partnership accountingintermediate
- ERP systemsintermediate
- High-growth finance leadershipintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- CPA certification strongly preferred (experience)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in venture capital or private equity fund accounting (experience)
- Deep knowledge of fund accounting principles, GAAP, and partnership tax considerations (experience)
- Proven track record partnering with third-party administrators and driving operational efficiencies (experience)
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with scaling fund operations (experience)
- Strong systems aptitude with ERP implementations (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) (experience)
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with executives, investors, and external partners (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day fund accounting across multiple vintage funds and management company entities
- Oversee financial reporting, including investor reports, capital calls, distributions, and portfolio valuations
- Partner closely with third-party administrators to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Drive process automation and system enhancements to support scaling operations
- Manage AP/AR, cash management, expense tracking, and payroll for management company
- Prepare management company financials, tax provisions, and compliance filings
- Conduct reconciliations of fund NAVs, carried interest waterfalls, and management fees
- Collaborate with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives
- Support fundraising efforts with financial due diligence and LP reporting
- Mentor junior finance staff and foster a collaborative team environment
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary $200K–$265K (DOE)
- general: Performance-based bonus
- general: Carried interest participation
- general: Hybrid work schedule (minimum 2 days in-office in Menlo Park)
- general: High-impact role with direct CFO partnership and ownership
- general: Opportunity to join a top-performing VC firm with $2.5B AUM
- general: Collaborative, lean culture in a scaling organization
- general: Strong track record of top-decile fund performance
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