Controller

Salary$150000 - $200000LocationChicago, IL, USAContractPermanentIndustryAccountancy & FinanceContactSophie View email address on click.appcast.io We are representing a boutique $1B AUM real estate fund seeking a Controller to report directly to the CFO. This is an in-office role with competitive compensation, including 100% covered healthcare. This is a newly created, hands-on leadership role where you will own accounting, reporting, and controls across a multi-vehicle platform, while building the infrastructure to support the firm’s next phase of growth.What You’ll OwnMonth-end and quarter-end close across the management company, funds, and underlying investment entitiesAccounting for equity and debt positions held through joint ventures, including returns, distributions, and reconciliationsManagement fee, carried interest, and waterfall calculations in line with fund and JV documentsGAAP financial statements, investor capital statements, and the annual audit processCoordination with outside tax advisors on partnership returns and related filingsCapital calls, distributions, and cash and liquidity managementAccounting setup for new funds and offerings, plus improvements to systems, automation, and internal controlsSupport to the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and corporate financeWho You AreBachelor’s in Accounting; CPA preferred6-10 years of experience in public accounting or in-house at a real estate or private equity fund, operator, or administratorStrong knowledge of fund and partnership accounting, capital accounts, and waterfallsAdvanced Excel and experience with fund accounting and investor management platformsDetail-oriented self-starter who is comfortable building processes from scratch in a lean teamPlease apply directly or reach out to [email protected] for more information.