Assistant Fund Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller in San Francisco. The role is hybrid with in-office expectations three days per week and involves broad exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, and treasury activities.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with stakeholders across finance, operations, and external providers. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 5+ years of accounting experience is required, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, private equity, or investment management.
• Public accounting experience and CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for investment vehicles and related entities.
• Review financial statements, investor reporting packages, and capital activity.
• Manage cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury-related processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Assistant Fund Controller

Our client, a real estate investment management firm, is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join its growing finance team.

Location

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

Job Description

This role offers broad exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, financial reporting, treasury activities, and fund operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys managing complex investment structures, mentoring team members, and partnering with stakeholders across finance, operations, and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned investment vehicles and related entities.
• Review financial statements, investor reporting packages, capital account activity, and supporting schedules.
• Manage cash forecasting, liquidity planning, capital activity, and treasury-related processes.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, third-party service providers, and other external stakeholders to support reporting and compliance requirements.
• Oversee accounting for investment vehicles, including reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and financial analysis.
• Support investor communications and respond to financial reporting requests and inquiries.
• Research technical accounting matters and assist with the implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate on acquisitions, financings, new investment structures, and other special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate, private equity, investment management, financial services, or a related industry.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred; CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, partnership accounting, financial reporting, and investment structures.
• Experience working with audits, tax reporting processes, and external service providers.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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.