Controller

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✨ Controller 📍 San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) 🏢 Premier Global Asset Firm 💰 Base + Bonus

A specialized financial services firm providing outsourced CFO, accounting, operations, compliance, and advisory solutions to alternative investment managers is seeking a Controller to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with hedge funds and other alternative investment vehicles, serving as a strategic accounting and operations partner to sophisticated investment managers. The position provides broad exposure across fund accounting, operations, investor reporting, compliance, audits, tax coordination, and client management.

The Role The Controller will support a portfolio of alternative investment clients, acting as an extension of their internal finance function. This individual will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, fund administration oversight, investor reporting, audits, tax support, and operational workflows while partnering closely with clients and external service providers. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fund accounting expertise with excellent communication skills and a client-service mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting and operational activities for alternative investment clients.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including NAV reviews, expense schedules, investor statements, and supporting workpapers.
• Partner with fund administrators on book shadowing, month-end close processes, portfolio valuations, and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting, and investor tax document preparation.
• Manage investor-related requests, operational due diligence meetings, and ongoing client communications.
• Review capital call activity, distributions, fund expenses, and budgeting processes.
• Monitor portfolio reconciliations and trading activity while coordinating with custodians, brokers, and other service providers.
• Assist with management company accounting, budgeting, vendor oversight, and financial analysis.
• Support regulatory filings and compliance-related initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff, providing technical guidance and performance coaching.
• Participate in operational improvement initiatives and special projects.

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

Required Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience within hedge funds, alternative investments, fund accounting, fund operations, or investment management.
• Strong hedge fund accounting experience is required.
• Combination of fund accounting and operations experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Ideal Background

• CPA designation.
• Experience overseeing fund administrators and external service providers.
• Exposure to portfolio accounting, investor reporting, compliance, audit, and tax processes.
• Experience with investment accounting systems, order management systems, or portfolio management platforms.
• Leadership or staff management experience.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Exposure to a diverse client base across alternative investments.
• Opportunity to work across hedge funds, private markets, and other complex investment strategies.
• Stable business model supported by a diversified client portfolio.
• Broad exposure to accounting, operations, compliance, tax, and CFO-level advisory work.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with limited in-office requirements.
• Strong work-life balance relative to many investment management firms.
• Generous PTO package and competitive benefits.
• Highly collaborative culture with significant visibility and growth opportunities.

Interested or just want to explore? Reach out to Anisa Henry via email or LinkedIn.