Real Estate Fund Assistant Controller / Controller

Assistant Controller / Controller (Corporate Accounting) – Real Estate

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.

A rapidly growing alternative investment platform focused on complex real asset and structured financing strategies with a strong institutional presence.

Job Description:

- Oversee financial reporting, journal entries, and general ledger activity for multiple corporate entities

- Lead monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, and account analyses

- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, treasury functions, and management reporting

- Manage expense processing, invoice approvals, and reporting workflows

- Coordinate with external auditors and support annual tax reporting processes

- Handle intercompany reconciliations and internal financial reporting responsibilities

- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies

- Mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with finance leadership

Requirements / Qualifications:

- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within alternative investments, asset management, or financial services

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

- Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred

- Prior experience within a management company accounting environment

- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and intercompany accounting

- Experience overseeing or mentoring junior staff members

- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

- Comfortable working in-office full-time

Base Range: $150,000-$200,000. Total Compensation Range up to $225,000-$250,000