Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Our client, an investment management firm, is seeking an Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager to join its growing finance team in San Francisco, CA. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 3 days per week and offers exposure to fund accounting, corporate accounting, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, with strong fund accounting knowledge and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including investment management or fund administration environments.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Support investment and fund accounting activities, including transaction processing and investment-related reporting.
• Manage banking activities, cash movements, capital activity, and other treasury-related processes.
• Maintain accounting documentation, internal controls, and operational procedures to support an effective control environment.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on special projects, operational initiatives, and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Support investor reporting and other finance-related projects as needed.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

CPA preferred

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller

Our client, an investment management firm, is seeking an Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager to join its growing finance team.

Location:

San Francisco, CA. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office expectations 3 days/week.

Job Description:

This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with senior leadership and provide broad exposure across fund accounting, corporate accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and excited to contribute to a dynamic, growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements


• Coordinate with external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors


• Support investment and fund accounting activities, including transaction processing and investment-related reporting


• Manage banking activities, cash movements, capital activity, and other treasury-related processes


• Maintain accounting documentation, internal controls, and operational procedures to support an effective control environment


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities


• Partner with internal stakeholders on special projects, operational initiatives, and ad‑hoc analysis


• Support investor reporting and other finance-related projects as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including experience within investment management, private equity, venture capital, or fund administration environments


• Strong understanding of fund accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations


• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills


• CPA preferred but not required

Compensation:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;


• Licensure and certifications;


• Office location and other geographic considerations;


• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.