Controller - Private Equity Commercial Real Estate

LHH is partnering with a growing private equity real estate investment firm to identify a Controller to lead fund and corporate accounting operations. This is a high-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, with meaningful exposure to fund structures, investor reporting, and transaction activity. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong real estate accounting professional who understands partnership accounting and wants to operate in a commercially integrated environment alongside acquisitions and asset management teams. Key Responsibilities Oversee accounting for multiple real estate investment funds and related entities Manage capital calls, investor distributions, waterfalls, and promote allocations Review and support quarterly NAV and investor reporting Coordinate annual audits and tax processes with external advisors Ensure compliance with GAAP and partnership agreements Supervise property-level accounting (internal team and/or third-party managers) Review monthly financial statements and variance analysis Manage consolidations across SPVs and holding entities Monitor debt compliance and lender reporting requirements Support acquisition and disposition closings Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements Develop and maintain internal accounting policies and controls Oversee cash management and treasury functions Partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting processes Leadership Manage and mentor accounting staff Collaborate cross-functionally with investment and asset management teams Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance CPA Required Public accounting foundation preferred 6+ years of accounting experience, including experience within real estate private equity, real estate investment management, or public accounting with real estate clients Strong understanding of partnership accounting and fund structures Experience with capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation Experience managing audits Technical Skill Qualifications Experience with property accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, or similar) Fund accounting platforms preferred Advanced Excel skills Experience with multi-entity consolidations #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH