Description Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing. Controller | Private Equity Firm | Burlingame Join a growing private equity firm that partners with founder-owned businesses across technology and services. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership role with broad exposure across fund accounting, management company accounting, financial reporting, valuations, investor relations, and firm operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to be more than a traditional fund accounting leader. You'll work closely with senior leadership and investors, help develop the accounting team, and play an important role in the firm's continued growth and future fund initiatives. The position offers strong compensation + bonus potential and meaningful long-term career upside. Responsibilities

+ Partner directly with the CFO across fund and management company finance

+ Oversee financial reporting and accounting operations

+ Mentor and ultimately manage members of the accounting team

+ Partner with legal, investor relations, and senior leadership

+ Support valuations and other front-office initiatives

+ Participate in operational due diligence

+ Respond to investor inquiries and interact directly with LPs

+ Research complex accounting and operational matters and drive solutions

+ Support firm growth and future fund launches For fastest consideration, reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn. Requirements + 10+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience preferred

+ Strong experience across fund + management company accounting

+ Private equity experience strongly preferred; VC or credit experience considered

+ Tax experience is a strong plus

+ Prior leadership or mentorship experience

+ Strong technical accounting, research, and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior leadership and investors

+ Hands-on, strategic, and comfortable operating within a lean, entrepreneurial environment Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn. Michelle is a Direct-Hire Recruiter with Robert Half Financial Services, specializing in roles within investment management across the Bay Area. Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you're just curious about the market. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .