Controller
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
Role: Controller, Hedge Fund
San Francisco – Financial District | Relocation Support Available Total Compensation: $400K–$700K (Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing)
Jennifer Fukumae is partnering with one of the most respected names in global investing—a top-tier, multi-asset investment platform with deep exposure across hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and public markets. With hundreds of employees and a global presence, the firm is scaling rapidly and investing in its infrastructure to support future growth.
They’re now hiring a Senior Fund Accounting Leader to take on a high-impact role supporting some of the firm’s largest, most complex strategies. If you’re a hedge fund professional ready to lead, transform, and drive change, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
The Opportunity
In this senior leadership position, you’ll be the key architect behind core fund accounting functions—guiding a high-performing team while working shoulder-to-shoulder with the Global Controller. Your scope will span operational accounting, NAV oversight, team leadership, and strategic process transformation.
This is a chance to not just manage operations—but to shape them.
Key Responsibilities
+ Lead fund accounting for a wide array of hedge fund structures (partnerships and share class vehicles)
+ Manage and develop a team of 10–12 accountants; set goals, coach performance, and build a scalable org structure
+ Oversee NAVs, month-end closes, and investor reporting with a commitment to excellence and accuracy
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, Compliance, and Ops
+ Identify and implement workflow improvements and systems enhancements across fund operations
+ Present insights and fund performance trends to executive leadership; serve as a strategic thought partner
+ Stay hands-on—comfortable diving into technical details while maintaining a high-level perspective
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
+ 15+ years of fund accounting or financial operations experience, ideally in hedge funds or multi-strategy asset management
+ Proven experience managing and scaling fund accounting teams
+ Expertise in fund structures, capital flows, and reporting cycles
+ Proficiency in Advent Geneva strongly preferred
+ Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power Query or similar tools is a plus
+ CPA, CFA, or similar professional designation is a bonus
+ Strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and an ability to influence across the organization
Why This Firm?
+ Top-of-market compensation including bonus + profit-sharing
+ Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, generous PTO, wellness programs
+ Relocation support and seamless onboarding for candidates outside the Bay Area
+ Collaborative, high-caliber culture: Smart, driven colleagues and a long-term focus on professional development
+ A rare seat at the table to drive meaningful transformation at a high-growth global firm
To learn more or express interest, message Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn for quicker consideration.
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