Controller POST NUMBER: 455759
Our client, a private family office supporting two tech entrepreneurs, is seeking a Controller to manage and oversee all aspects of their personal and business financial operations. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with a dynamic, fast-paced family involved in startups, venture capital, and angel investing.
Location:
The role is mostly remote; however, candidates should be based in either the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles and be available for in-person meetings every other week.
Job Description:
In this role, you will run all financial operations and reporting for the family, oversee portfolio analytics / reporting, and work closely with their operating businesses.
Responsibilities:
- Manage personal financial operations including budgeting, cash management, reporting, and coordination with external advisors (tax, legal, wealth management).
- Oversee financial operations for a broad investment portfolio including angel investments, venture funds, and alternative assets.
- Support accounting and financial operations for related entities including a VC fund and a family-owned business.
- Coordinate tax filings and legal documentation across multiple entities (LLCs, trusts, etc.).
- Lead special projects such as asset purchases, payroll for household staff, and financial system implementations.
Requirements:
- 8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, ideally with exposure to family office environments or high-net-worth individuals.
- Strong understanding of personal and entity-level tax coordination.
- Exceptional discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.
- Proven ability to manage external vendors and projects independently.
- Based in the Bay Area or Los Angeles, with flexibility for occasional in-person meetings and off-hours communication.
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- The individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- Licensure and certifications;
- Office location and other geographic considerations;
- Other business and organizational needs.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.