Fund Controller - Private Equity

We are seeking a Fund Controller to report directly to the CFO at a well-established and respected private equity fund in San Francisco, CA. The Fund Controller will be responsible for managing the accounting, compliance, and controls of the funds while proactively addressing issues and identifying value-add strategies to enhance department operations. This role will oversee critical functions including fund accounting, reporting, regulatory and tax compliance, risk management, and general operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly motivated, a self-starter, and able to manage multiple tasks while collaborating with company leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage fund deliverables on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Oversee fund operational processes, including capital calls and distributions
• Take ownership of cash, capital, and liquidity management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory financial processes and submissions
• Coordinate with audit and tax professionals for year-end audits and tax reporting; oversee vendors
• Manage balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and/or review interim and annual financial statements
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting
• Develop and manage KPIs related to processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and team productivity.

Educational/Experience Level:

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting/finance experience; CPA preferred but not required
• Prior experience with private equity funds, public accounting, or fund administration
• Strong understanding of accounting theory, fund accounting, and financial reporting
• High proficiency in Excel (lookups, sumifs, pivot tables), Word, and PowerPoint; ability to learn new accounting applications quickly