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Assistant Controller

Private Equity Real Estate

Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing.

Assistant Controller | Real Estate, Private Equity | San Francisco| Hybrid, Very flexible

This is a standout opportunity to join a global real estate investment firm with a sophisticated, fast-moving platform and a strong reputation in institutional investing. You’ll step into a high-impact role where your work directly supports fund performance, deal activity, and investor outcomes .

This is not a back-office accounting role. You’ll be close to the action , partnering with investment professionals, asset management, and investor relations while owning critical pieces of the financial infrastructure. Expect visibility, ownership, and a clear path for growth in a firm that values strong operators.

Responsibilities

  • Full scope fund accounting across multiple real estate investment entities
  • Quarterly closes, financial reporting, audits, and technical accounting under GAAP and IFRS
  • Cash management, capital calls/distributions, debt compliance, and waterfall modeling
  • Direct partnership with investment, asset management, and investor relations teams
  • Oversight of outsourced accounting teams with a focus on upgrading processes and controls
  • Support for acquisitions, financings, valuations, and complex transaction activity

Requirements

  • 6–12+ years in real estate private equity, fund accounting, & complex investment environments
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background
  • Deep experience with fund structures and real estate accounting
  • Yardi experience
  • Public Accounting background, CPA and/or Master’s preferred (not required)
  • Strong communicator

Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn .

Michelle is a Direct-Hire Recruiter with Robert Half Financial Services, specializing in roles within investment management across the Bay Area. Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you’re just curious about the market.

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