Controller Impact at Leading VC Firm

Position: Controller - High-Impact Role at a Leading VC Firm
Description

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Controller - Venture Capital Firm

About the Firm

Our client is a leading venture capital firm investing in high-growth companies across enterprise software, fintech, and emerging innovation sectors. The team operates in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, strategic thinking, and a long-term mindset are core values. This is a culture where professionals thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and are committed to building scalable, lasting value across the portfolio.

About the Role

The firm is seeking a Controller to work closely with the CFO across all finance, accounting, and operational functions. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position with broad ownership spanning financial reporting, fund operations, compliance, and strategic initiatives.

You'll play a critical role in strengthening the firm's financial infrastructure, optimizing processes, and driving operational excellence as the platform continues to scale. This is an outstanding opportunity for a venture-savvy finance leader eager to help build and shape a best-in-class finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Operations

+ Oversee all fund administration activities, including quarterly closes, audits, tax compliance, and ASC 820 valuation workflows

+ Lead financial operations for both the management company and funds: budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and internal reporting

+ Maintain systems for deal tracking, legal documentation, portfolio monitoring, and fund performance analytics

+ Prepare financial materials for LP communications, internal dashboards, advisory board meetings, and executive reviews

+ Coordinate with outsourced accounting teams and fund administrators to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls

+ Manage treasury functions, including cash balances, capital calls, distributions, and carried-interest calculations

+ Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, audit deliverables, and tax filings

Compliance & Investor Support

+ Partner with the CFO, CCO, and compliance teams on regulatory filings, annual reviews, and internal controls

+ Support fundraising efforts by preparing LP materials, managing data rooms, and responding to operational due-diligence requests

+ Collaborate with investment and investor relations teams to ensure timely and accurate communication with LPs

+ Maintain and enhance reporting packages for limited partners, including capital account statements, performance metrics, and fund summaries

Requirements

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Requirements

+ 3-5 years of experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior finance leader within venture capital, private equity, or growth equity

+ Deep expertise in fund accounting, GAAP reporting, tax compliance, and audit oversight

+ Bonus:

Experience with 10‑K and 10‑Q reporting

+ Proven track record of building or improving accounting and operational processes in a fast-growing environment

+ CPA strongly preferred

+ Experience managing relationships with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and banking partners

Key Qualities

+ High integrity, sound judgment, and a professional presence

+ Exceptional attention to detail combined with strategic, big-picture thinking

+ Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments

+ Comfortable operating in a lean, hands-on, entrepreneurial setting

+ Proactive, execution-focused, and willing to roll up your sleeves

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