<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> with Robert Half’s Finance & Accounting practice is partnering with a leading Venture Capital firm in Palo Alto seeking a <strong>Management Company Controller</strong> to join their lean and collaborative team. This role will play a key part in transforming the corporate finance and accounting function, driving process improvements, and implementing scalable systems.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll support the firm’s <strong>Management Company</strong> and collaborate closely across teams.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day financial operations including general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting, and FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, P&L management).</li><li>Assist with global consolidated budgeting, forecasting updates, and variance analysis.</li><li>Manage expense allocations across entities and help automate allocation processes.</li><li>Lead the selection and implementation of new Accounting and FP&A systems; enhance efficiency on AP/AR processes (e.g., Bill.com).</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with a commercial mindset—balancing budgets, priorities, and business needs.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>Reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u> for additional information or questions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Management Company Lead | Leading Venture Capital Firm | Palo Alto | Hybrid | $180-250k Base + Bonus + Top Perks</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a lean, high-performing team that’s redefining how corporate finance and accounting operate within the venture capital space. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building smarter systems, optimizing workflows, and driving meaningful change.</p><p> </p><p>You will lead the evolution of a QuickBooks and Google Sheets-based accounting and FP&A function into the future, implementing stronger systems, smarter processes, and scalable solutions that keep pace with a top-performing VC firm.</p><p><strong>If you’re someone who asks, <em>“How can we make this better?”</em> and actually delivers results, this is your kind of role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including GL management, AP, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.</li><li>Lead or partner on major accounting system implementations and automation projects.</li><li>Identify and execute process improvements, from outsourcing opportunities to efficiency gains across entities.</li><li>Prepare consolidated management company budgets, track variances, and support strategic planning.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial processes with business goals.</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>We are partnering with a top-tier Venture Capital firm located in Silicon Valley, specializing with early state and growth companies seeking an experienced <strong>Controller to lead the financial operations of the firm’s Management Company</strong>. This role will oversee the full close process, manage our outsourced accounting relationship, and partner closely with finance leadership to support reporting, controls, and scalable infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p><strong>General Ledger & Close</strong></p><ul><li>Own the general ledger and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the Management Company</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP</li></ul><p><strong>Expense Allocation & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee expense allocations across Management Company entities, funds, and cost centers in accordance with partnership agreements</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks</li><li>Exercise strong review oversight to ensure accuracy and compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Outsourced Accounting Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison for our outsourced accounting partner, Consero</li><li>Review and approve invoices, general ledger coding, and payment batches prepared by Consero</li><li>Ensure timely processing, accurate coding, and adherence to internal approval workflows</li><li>Conduct periodic vendor activity reviews and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Evaluate service quality and drive continuous improvement across outsourced processes</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare quarterly financial statements and management reporting packages</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for Management Company expenses</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights to finance leadership and firm management</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Strategic Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with finance leadership on accounting system optimization and reporting enhancements</li><li>Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects as the firm continues to scale</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Reach out to<strong> <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Operations Associate| Boutique Wealth Management Firm| Mill Valley| Hybrid | $80-140k base, depending on experience + bonus</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client is a boutique wealth management firm serving <strong>ultra-high-net-worth families and private foundations</strong>. The team operates in a highly collaborative, high-integrity environment and is known for delivering exceptional service to a select client base.</p><p> </p><p>This role offers the chance to join a close-knit team and <strong>gain hands-on exposure to sophisticated wealth management operation</strong>s. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, have <strong>real ownership of your work</strong>, and be part of a<strong> growing firm that values balance,</strong> flexibility, and quality.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Execute trades across custodian and trading platforms and resolve settlement issues</li><li>Maintain and reconcile portfolio, transaction, and cost basis data across systems</li><li>Support account setup, data feeds, and reporting platform accuracy</li><li>Prepare and distribute quarterly client performance reports</li><li>Provide operational support to advisors and assist with ad hoc projects</li><li>Help improve and streamline operational processes</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>If you'd like to be considered, please apply here and feel free to reach out via LinkedIn as well to Jeffrey Abrams.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Join a lean team transforming the corporate finance and accounting function at a top performing VC firm. This role will direct the evolution of a QuickBooks and Google Sheets-led accounting and FP&A function into the future. Ideal candidates have led (or played a big role in) major accounting software implementation projects and significant "work smarter not harder" outsourcing initiatives. Familiarity with Fund finance and the interplay with Management Company is a plus.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in managing day-to-day financial operations of the firm's Management Company including the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Financial Statement preparation, and FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, general P&L management). </li><li>Assist with the preparation of the global consolidated management company budget, along with quarterly updates for forecasted numbers and associated variance analysis. </li><li>Assist in allocating expenses to the various entities and the automation of allocation processes.</li><li><strong>Lead the selection & implementation of new Accounting and FP&A software</strong> for the Management Company. Improve efficiency on AP/AR side (Bill.com) through outsourced or other solutions.</li><li>Cross functional communicator with commercial mindset. Can manage to a budget but also understand business needs and adeptly navigate competing priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Keys & Pluses:</strong></p><ul><li>Ideal to have experience in accounting systems, outsourcing administrative work (i.e., work smarter not harder), invoice management, process documentation and system implementation / due diligence on system selection.</li><li>Management reporting and operational analytics. Extensive experience establishing and running budgets.</li><li>Experience working with and for key stakeholders across the organization with superior communication skills and ability to 'manage up' when needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits and Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent team culture with tenure and camaraderie. </li><li>Opportunity to have a voice and a seat at the table, making a meaningful impact on the operating company's performance.</li><li>Fully paid MDV premiums</li><li>Above market generous 401k plan(s)</li><li>Phantom Carry program</li><li>Meals and commute covered by firm</li><li>And more... it's a platinum level package. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>