Controller

3 Bridge Networks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

3 Bridge Networks is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the finance and fund operations for its venture-focused investment platform in San Francisco. You will oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, and investor communications, partnering with senior leadership to scale the organization.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting or fund administration, with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or fund administration experience, including venture capital/private equity exposure.
• CPA strongly preferred and CPA certification is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, and operational activities for investment funds and related entities.
• Oversee quarterly and annual close processes, including capital activity and investor reporting.
• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers on deliverables and audits.
• Develop and strengthen accounting policies, controls, and processes as the firm scales.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members as growth occurs.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting ERP

NAV/ investor reporting tools

Job description

We are partnering with a highly regarded investment firm to identify a Controller who will lead and help scale the firm’s finance and fund operations function. The firm has a venture capital-focused investment strategy, with select private equity investments, and is continuing to grow its platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional who enjoys working closely with senior leadership, managing complex fund structures, and improving processes in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The Controller will oversee core fund and management-company accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting, and relationships with external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting, financial reporting, and operational activities for the firm’s investment funds, management company, general partner entities, and related structures.
• Oversee the quarterly and annual close process, including review of financial statements, capital account activity, investment activity, management fees, expenses, and allocations.
• Manage and review fund administrator deliverables, including NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, investor statements, and financial reporting packages.
• Oversee management company accounting, including cash management, accounts payable, payroll-related activity, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Partner with the investment team, legal, tax advisors, auditors, and fund administrators on fund launches, investment closings, exits, valuations, and other strategic transactions.
• Support fund operations across capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, transfers, side letters, and investor onboarding.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and support tax reporting activities, including review of tax deliverables and investor K-1 timelines.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, operational procedures, and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting or finance team members as the organization grows.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting, workflows, and service-provider management.
• Provide thoughtful financial analysis and operational insight to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or fund administration experience, including meaningful experience within venture capital, private equity, investment management, or alternative investments.
• Strong understanding of private fund structures, partnership accounting, capital activity, investment accounting, and investor reporting.
• Experience working with fund administrators and external audit and tax providers.
• Familiarity with venture capital fund operations and private equity investment structures preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, lead projects, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with fund accounting, ERP, or financial reporting systems.
• A collaborative, detail-oriented, and hands-on leadership style.

Why This Opportunity

The firm combines a strong investment platform with an entrepreneurial culture and meaningful growth ahead. The Controller will have direct exposure to senior leadership, broad responsibility across the finance function, and the opportunity to build scalable infrastructure that supports the firm’s next stage of growth.