Assistant Controller

Anisa Henry is a Direct-Hire Recruiter with Robert Half Financial Services, specializing in roles within Finance & Accounting across the Bay Area. Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you’re just curious about the market.

✨ Assistant Controller 📍 San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) 🏢 Growing & Respected Investment Platform 💰 Competitive Base + Bonus + Awesome Benefits

Join a highly regarded investment platform focused on backing innovative, high-growth companies across a diverse range of technology and innovation-driven sectors. With a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and significant assets under management, the firm combines disciplined investing with a hands-on approach to supporting portfolio company growth.

This firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to support its growing investment platform and oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial investment environment with a strong network of founders, operators, and tech leaders. The ideal candidate is an experienced fund accounting professional with a strong understanding of venture capital or alternative investment structures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex financial reporting processes.

What You’ll Do

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close for multiple funds and related entities
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, management fees, carried interest, and partner allocations
• Prepare and review financial statements, investor reports, and capital account statements
• Ensure fund activity is recorded accurately in accordance with U.S. GAAP and partnership accounting standards
• Review investment activity, including financings, exits, write-downs, and valuation adjustments
• Maintain fund waterfalls and support carry calculations
• Partner with external fund administrators to ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Oversee cash activity, wire approvals, investment funding, and distributions
• Monitor liquidity, unfunded commitments, and capital planning needs
• Support new fund launches, SPVs, and related investment structures
• Coordinate annual audits and partner with external tax advisors on compliance and investor reporting
• Assist with quarterly valuation processes, portfolio tracking, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives

If you're looking for a role that offers breadth, visibility, and the chance to contribute to a growing investment platform, this could be an exceptional next step.

For fastest consideration, reach out to Anisa Henry via email or LinkedIn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or investment management finance.
• Prior experience with venture capital, private equity, growth equity, or alternative investment funds.
• Experience reviewing capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, and investor allocations.

Nice to Have!

• Familiarity with venture capital fund structures, SPVs, and co-investment vehicles.
• Experience with portfolio valuation processes and ASC 820 fair value reporting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Who You Are

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• A proactive problem solver with a strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative and polished in communication with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Motivated by building better processes and helping a platform scale

Reach out to Anisa Henry via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing.