<p>We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and support business performance at a New York-based facility. This role is responsible for leading accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving budgeting and forecasting efforts. The Controller will partner closely with operational and executive leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve financial visibility, and support efficient, compliant business practices.</p>
<p>Join a fast-growing, multi-strategy investment platform managing over $800M in assets across venture capital, public equities, and family office strategies. The firm blends institutional rigor with entrepreneurial agility to back high-potential, category-defining companies.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to take ownership of the management company finance function and help scale it alongside continued firm growth. This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across accounting, FP&A, treasury, and strategic finance, with direct visibility to senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>· Lead all aspects of management company accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial reporting, and workflow oversight</p><p>· Build, refine, and maintain financial models to support revenue, expense, and cash flow forecasting</p><p>· Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and cost optimization</p><p>· Own treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and payment oversight</p><p>· Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and development of management reporting packages</p><p>· Provide actionable financial insights and support scenario analysis to guide decision-making</p><p>· Oversee GP/family office financial operations, including capital activity, distributions, and partner-level reporting</p><p>· Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support systems enhancements, audits, and compliance efforts</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to step into a newly created role with real ownership, build and enhance a finance function, and gain direct exposure to senior leadership. The position offers a clear path toward senior finance leadership as the firm continues to grow. For immediate consideration please reach out to Alex.Muzaurieta@roberthalf.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team. This role is vital to ensuring the seamless operation of the Accounting Department, overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will leverage their leadership skills to guide a team of professionals and contribute to the company’s financial success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the daily operations of the Accounting Department, including mentoring and evaluating a team of accounting professionals.</p><p>• Set departmental objectives, monitor workload distribution, and make key decisions regarding staff development and compensation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain organized records and internal controls.</p><p>• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting for all business units, including corporate and federal submissions.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior management to provide insights into operational performance and financial trends.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process and manage ongoing forecast updates.</p><p>• Analyze cost structures and identify variances in partnership with Operations and Engineering.</p><p>• Maintain and update standard costs for labor, materials, and overhead, and monitor inventory valuations.</p><p>• Conduct detailed variance analyses related to production and financial performance, offering actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasts, capital spending plans, and initiatives to optimize working capital.</p>
<p><strong><em>If you are a SaaS accounting leader who thrives building financial infrastructure from the ground up - and want to partner directly with founders at a high-growth, venture-backed AI company - this is worth exploring.</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>A fast-scaling, Series A enterprise AI startup in NYC is hiring its <strong>first in-house Controller / Finance Lead</strong> to bring structure, operational rigor, and audit-ready discipline to the company’s financial foundation.</p><p> </p><p>This is not a passive reporting role. This is a foundational ownership seat.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Why People Are Excited About This</u></strong></p><p>• Direct access to the founder and leadership team at <u>YC/Sequoia backed scaling enterprise AI start-up</u></p><p>• Direct partnership with CEO and executive leadership</p><p>• Meaningful equity at a critical inflection point</p><p>• Build the foundation correctly before institutional scale</p><p>• Real ownership and influence across the business</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You Will Own</u></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Close</strong></p><p>• Full ownership of monthly and annual close</p><p>• Accurate revenue recognition and deferred revenue tracking</p><p>• Clean reconciled balance sheet</p><p>• Monthly reporting packages for executive team and Board</p><p>• Working capital visibility and cash flow oversight</p><p><strong>Accounting Operations & Controls</strong></p><p>• Day-to-day finance operations (AP, AR, payroll review, vendor payments, treasury)</p><p>• GAAP-aligned policies and internal controls</p><p>• Approval workflows and segregation of duties</p><p>• Process documentation and SOP buildout</p><p><strong>Revenue & Systems Integrity</strong></p><p>• Ownership of order-to-cash process</p><p>• Alignment of contract terms, Stripe billing logic, and revenue policies</p><p>• Recurring revenue reporting and gross margin visibility</p><p>• Standardized financial metric definitions</p><p>• System improvements to support scale</p><p><strong>Audit, Tax & Compliance</strong></p><p>• Primary contact for external auditors</p><p>• Audit readiness and documentation discipline</p><p>• R&D credit coordination and tax compliance support</p><p>• Fundraising diligence preparation</p><p><strong>Business Partnership</strong></p><p>• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning ownership</p><p>• Variance analysis and operating insights</p><p>• Vendor contract review and financial risk assessment</p><p>• Clear financial storytelling for leadership and Board</p>