Job Description
Job Description
A global private equity real estate firm seeks a Controller to join their dynamic team.
They are seeking a highly capable Controller to oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting across their U.S. operations. This role encompasses both fund-level and corporate-level accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned finance professional with deep real estate private equity experience, who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and excels at both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle accounting across corporate entities and real estate investment funds
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and deliverables
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies across all reporting activities
- Lead preparation of financial statements, capital account reports, and investor reporting packages
- Build and maintain Excel models to support fund performance tracking, asset management, and forecasting
- Coordinate annual audits and tax filings with external auditors and tax advisors
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Lead, build, mentor, and grow a team of both in-house and remote accountants and finance professionals
- Partner cross-functionally with asset management, investments, and capital markets to support operational and strategic initiatives
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 10+ years in private equity or investment managementExtensive experience with both investment fund structures and corporate entities, including fund financial reporting and corporate financial reportingCPA strongly preferredAdvanced proficiency in Excel; capable of building and auditing financial and accounting modelsProven experience managing and developing accounting teams across geographiesStrong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting principles, REIT structures, and internal controlsDemonstrated ability to manage audits, tax processes, and investor reporting cyclesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong judgment and attention to detailEffective communicator with a collaborative, hands-on work styleFamiliarity with Yardi is a plusMust be both a strategic and tactical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial settingMany of our job openings can be viewed at https : / / jobs.crelate.com / portal / consultativesg
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