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