Real Estate Fund Assistant Controller / Controller
Job Description
Assistant Controller / Controller (Corporate Accounting) – Real Estate
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A highly regarded alternative investment firm is looking to add an Assistant Controller/Controller to its expanding finance team. This newly created opportunity offers direct exposure to senior leadership, team management responsibilities, and the chance to play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued growth and operational buildout.
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A rapidly growing alternative investment platform focused on complex real asset and structured financing strategies with a strong institutional presence.
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Job Description:
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• Oversee financial reporting, journal entries, and general ledger activity for multiple corporate entities
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• Lead monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, and account analyses
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• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, treasury functions, and management reporting
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• Manage expense processing, invoice approvals, and reporting workflows
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• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual tax reporting processes
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• Handle intercompany reconciliations and internal financial reporting responsibilities
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• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies
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• Mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with finance leadership
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Requirements / Qualifications:
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• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within alternative investments, asset management, or financial services
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
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• Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred
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• Prior experience within a management company accounting environment
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• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and intercompany accounting
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• Experience overseeing or mentoring junior staff members
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• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
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• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
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• Comfortable working in-office full-time
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Base Range: $150,000-$200,000. Total Compensation Range up to $225,000-$250,000