Controller, GP Entity - Venture Capital

Description

Jennifer Fukumae is a direct-hire recruiter with Robert Half's Financial Services Division, partnering with Bay Area firms across Asset Management, Wealth Management, Venture Capital, and Financial Services. I enjoy connecting talented professionals with opportunities that align with their experience and career goals. Interested in learning more? Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or email.

A well-established, multi-stage Venture Capital firm focused on enterprise technology investments, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee GP accounting, carried interest, and co-investment programs.

This is a highly visible role partnering with firm leadership and investment professionals, combining technical accounting, financial modeling, and analysis of complex GP economics.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and administration for GP entities and carried interest structures.

• Manage carry allocations, waterfalls, vesting schedules, ownership changes, and distributions.

• Administer co-investment programs, including commitments, contributions, distributions, and participant balances.

• Build and maintain financial models for carry, partner economics, and co-investment allocations.

• Perform scenario analysis around fund performance, valuations, liquidity events, and partner transitions.

• Partner with senior leadership, investment professionals, and Finance, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams.

• Support partner lending programs, fund launches, and other special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.

• 10+ years of accounting, fund accounting, or finance experience within VC, PE, or alternative investments.

• Strong experience with GP entities, carried interest calculations, waterfalls, and co-investment structures - must have

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

• Ability to interpret partnership agreements and complex allocation provisions.

• Strong communication skills and confidence partnering with senior investment professionals.

Want to learn more? Please email or message Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn to learn about the firm and discuss how your background aligns with this role.

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