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Controller

Confidential - Job Hiring, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Controller – Single Family Office – $200-250k base + bonus

Overview

A privately held single family office based in San Francisco is seeking a highly skilled and discreet Controller to oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and operations for the family’s investment entities, trusts, partnerships, and philanthropic activities. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, investment reporting fluency, and the ability to manage multiple legal entities and complex asset structures with precision and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full general ledger accounting, consolidations, and financial statement preparation across multiple entities, including trusts, partnerships, and operating companies

Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP

Coordinate with external advisors (tax, legal, investment, and audit teams) to ensure compliance and optimized reporting across all structures

Maintain and reconcile investment activity for public and private holdings, real estate, partnerships, and alternative assets

Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and inter‑entity funding or capital calls

Oversee accounts payable, payroll, and expense reporting for household, staff, and investment activities

Implement and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

Manage annual audits and tax preparation, including support for K‑1s, trusts, and estate filings

Provide detailed, confidential financial reporting and ad‑hoc analyses to principals and senior leadership

Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, reporting tools, and technology integrations to support scalability and transparency

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred

8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a family office, private investment firm, or public accounting firm serving high‑net‑worth clients

Deep understanding of GAAP, partnership accounting, and multi‑entity consolidations

Proven ability to navigate complex investment structures including private equity, venture, real estate, and hedge fund vehicles

High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality

Strong systems orientation; experience with QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, or similar GL systems preferred

Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and integrity

Collaborative, low‑ego team player with a proactive and hands‑on approach

Please submit a resume to be considered.

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