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Hedge Fund Controller

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Orinda, CAHybrid
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Job overview

The Controller role at a leading investment firm in Orinda offers high visibility and autonomy, supporting daily trade operations, reconciliations, and settlements for open‑ended funds. The position requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with service providers, and ownership of process improvements in a hybrid work environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AccountingTaxFinanceOperationsOrganizationAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAnalytical Problem SolvingIndependent WorkingOwnershipCuriosityAdaptabilityCollaboration

Qualifications

8+ Years Hedge Fund Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

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

Controller | Investment Firm | Orinda; Hybrid

Join a highly regarded investment firm with a thoughtful, long-term investment approach and strong reputation in the market. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role with broad exposure across fund and investment operations, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the role based on your experience and interests.

Ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, solving problems, and taking ownership in a sophisticated investment environment. Strong employee tenure, fully covered benefits, unlimited PTO, bonus potential, complimentary meals, and a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily trade and investment operations for open-ended funds

  • Reconcile trades, positions, cash, and investment activity

  • Partner with fund administrators, custodians, brokers, and other service providers

  • Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate, timely processing

  • Support settlements, corporate actions, cash movements, and related activity

  • Support additional fund structures as the role evolves

  • Take ownership of operational projects and process improvements

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

Requirements

  • 8+ years of hedge fund experience

  • Background in accounting, tax, finance, operations, or related investment functions

  • Strong organization and attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Resourceful, analytical problem solver

  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership

  • Curious, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges

  • Collaborative and comfortable in a high-performing environment

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.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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