Head of Finance- Venture Capital

Controller / Head of Finance – Venture Capital

New York City | $180K–$200K Base + Bonus + Potential Carry

I'm partnering exclusively with the Founder of a rapidly growing venture capital firm focused on emerging technology and AI to hire a Controller / Head of Finance.

The firm is entering its next stage of growth, with a new fund underway and significant plans to scale the platform over the coming years. This will be the senior finance hire within a lean organization, working directly with the Founder and taking ownership across fund finance, management company accounting, operations, and investor relations.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants significantly more ownership than a traditional Controller role and is excited about helping build the infrastructure of a growing investment firm.

Responsibilities:

• Own accounting and finance across the management company and funds

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting

• Oversee fund accounting, capital calls, distributions, management fees, and carried interest reporting

• Build and improve accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting infrastructure

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, treasury, and financial analysis

• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and other external partners

• Partner directly with the Founder on strategic and financial initiatives

• Own LP reporting and serve as a key financial point of contact for investors

• Support fundraising, investor due diligence, DDQs, data rooms, and new fund launches

• Develop reporting around AUM, fee revenue, expenses, profitability, fundraising, and fund performance

• Help build a scalable finance and operational function as the firm continues to grow

Ideal Background:

• 5–10 years of relevant accounting/finance experience

• Private equity, venture capital, or broader alternative investment experience strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of both fund accounting and management company accounting

• CPA preferred

• Experience working with LPs/investor reporting is highly desirable

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Hands-on mentality with the ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

• Ambitious individual looking to grow into a broader finance leadership position as the firm scales

Why This Opportunity:

This is not a traditional back-office Controller position. You'll work directly with the Founder, have visibility across virtually every aspect of the firm, interact regularly with LPs, and have the opportunity to build the finance function rather than inherit a highly siloed structure.

The firm offers a $180K–$200K base salary plus bonus, with the potential for carry participation over time.

Please reach out directly for confidential consideration.