Controller for Top VC Firm

Description

Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing.

Controller, GP Focused | Venture Capital Firm | San Francisco; Hybrid

Join a leading global venture capital platform that backs innovative companies across technology and high-growth sectors. The firm offers the scale and sophistication of a premier investment organization while maintaining a collaborative culture that provides meaningful exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional with deep expertise in GP economics, carried interest, waterfalls, and co-investments. You'll serve as a key resource on partner economics across multiple funds, working closely with leadership on carry allocations, ownership structures, fund launches, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives. The role offers a rare combination of technical accounting, financial modeling, and visibility into how investment professionals are compensated and rewarded.

Responsibilities

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

• Manage carry allocations, waterfall calculations, and partner ownership structures

• Administer co-investment programs, participant allocations, commitments, and distributions

• Develop and maintain models supporting partner economics, carry, and co-investment activity

• Perform scenario analysis related to fund performance, valuation changes, liquidity events, and carry distributions

• Serve as a key point of contact for investment professionals and firm leadership on allocation matters

• Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Legal, Fund Accounting, and Operations teams

• Support fund launches, ownership transitions, compensation structures, and other strategic projects

For fastest consideration, reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.

Requirements

• CPA preferred

• 10+ years of experience in fund accounting, GP accounting, carried interest, or alternative investments

• Strong understanding of private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, or similar fund structures

• Deep experience with carry calculations, waterfall models, partner allocations, and co-investment programs

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

• Ability to interpret partnership agreements and allocation provisions

• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex concepts to senior stakeholders

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills

Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.

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

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