Controller - Private Equity Firm

Robert Half • Burlingame, CA • 2h ago

Description

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

Controller | Private Equity Firm | Burlingame

Join a growing private equity firm that partners with founder-owned businesses across technology and services. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership role with broad exposure across fund accounting, management company accounting, financial reporting, valuations, investor relations, and firm operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to be more than a traditional fund accounting leader. You'll work closely with senior leadership and investors, help develop the accounting team, and play an important role in the firm's continued growth and future fund initiatives. The position offers strong compensation + bonus potential and meaningful long-term career upside.

Responsibilities

Partner directly with the CFO across fund and management company finance

Oversee financial reporting and accounting operations

Mentor and ultimately manage members of the accounting team

Partner with legal, investor relations, and senior leadership

Support valuations and other front-office initiatives

Participate in operational due diligence

Respond to investor inquiries and interact directly with LPs

Research complex accounting and operational matters and drive solutions

Support firm growth and future fund launches

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

Requirements

10+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience preferred

Strong experience across fund + management company accounting

Private equity experience strongly preferred; VC or credit experience considered

Tax experience is a strong plus

Prior leadership or mentorship experience

Strong technical accounting, research, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior leadership and investors

Hands-on, strategic, and comfortable operating within a lean, entrepreneurial 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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