Controller - Hedge Fund
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Controller | San Francisco| Hybrid; 1-2 day in office</strong></p><p> </p><p>Step into a <strong>high-impact leadership role</strong> with a leading outsourced finance partner serving hedge funds. You’ll work directly with <strong>fund principals as a trusted advisor</strong>, helping strengthen infrastructure, support growth, and navigate complex financial operations.</p><p>Lead a strong internal team, own key client relationships, and gain broad exposure across <strong>fund accounting, operations, and strategy</strong>. The firm offers a <strong>flexible hybrid schedule with just 1 day in-office, generous PTO</strong>, and a culture built around trust, autonomy, and performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>hedge fund client engagements</strong> and mentor accounting staff</li><li>Oversee shadow books, NAVs, financials, valuations, audits, and tax coordination</li><li>Serve as a key contact for <strong>investor relations and operational due diligence</strong></li><li>Review monthly closes, expense reporting, transparency reports, and investor statements</li><li>Oversee <strong>capital activity, distributions, budgeting, and management company finances</strong></li><li>Supervise portfolio reconciliations and relationships with prime brokers and custodians</li><li>Support <strong>fund launches, vendor selection, and strategic initiatives</strong></li><li>Partner with compliance, legal, tax, and operations teams</li><li>Lead regulatory reporting and high-level special projects</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<ul><li><strong>10–15+ years</strong> of financial services experience with deep <strong>hedge fund</strong> experience</li><li>Strong background in both <strong>fund accounting and operations</strong></li><li>Proven leadership experience managing multiple clients and deadlines</li><li>Bachelor’s degree required; <strong>Accounting preferred, CPA is a plus</strong></li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Strong communicator who thrives in an <strong>entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Interested or even just curious? </strong>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>. </strong></p><p> </p><p>Michelle is a <strong>Direct-Hire</strong> Recruiter with Robert Half <strong>Financial Services, </strong>specializing in roles within<strong> investment management </strong>across the<strong> Bay Area. </strong>Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you’re just curious about the market.</p>
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- San Francisco, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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160000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Controller | San Francisco| Hybrid; 1-2 day in office</strong></p><p> </p><p>Step into a <strong>high-impact leadership role</strong> with a leading outsourced finance partner serving hedge funds. You’ll work directly with <strong>fund principals as a trusted advisor</strong>, helping strengthen infrastructure, support growth, and navigate complex financial operations.</p><p>Lead a strong internal team, own key client relationships, and gain broad exposure across <strong>fund accounting, operations, and strategy</strong>. The firm offers a <strong>flexible hybrid schedule with just 1 day in-office, generous PTO</strong>, and a culture built around trust, autonomy, and performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>hedge fund client engagements</strong> and mentor accounting staff</li><li>Oversee shadow books, NAVs, financials, valuations, audits, and tax coordination</li><li>Serve as a key contact for <strong>investor relations and operational due diligence</strong></li><li>Review monthly closes, expense reporting, transparency reports, and investor statements</li><li>Oversee <strong>capital activity, distributions, budgeting, and management company finances</strong></li><li>Supervise portfolio reconciliations and relationships with prime brokers and custodians</li><li>Support <strong>fund launches, vendor selection, and strategic initiatives</strong></li><li>Partner with compliance, legal, tax, and operations teams</li><li>Lead regulatory reporting and high-level special projects</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z