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.
