Assistant Controller

High Country: Private Equity Search; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate private equity firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial operations. This role involves accounting, reporting, and process documentation, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. The position allows for remote work with occasional travel to Nashville.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in real estate, fund accounting, or public accounting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple entities and books of record.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly close and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Formalize accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor cash flows and oversee accounts payable.

Skills

GAAP

Accounting

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from High Country: Private Equity Search

Our client, one of the fastest-growing and active real estate private equity firms in Nashville, is seeking an Assistant Controller to help lead financial operations for their expanding portfolio. They were founded by investors with decades of experience, having directly purchased, owned and operated over $3B of properties for some of the most respected family offices, entrepreneurs and foundations in the world. This hire can be based in Birmingham and work remotely with occasional travel to Nashville.

What You'll Do:

• Accounting & Reporting: Help lead a quarterly close, build robust reporting packages, ensure GAAP compliance in relevant accounting software (e.g., Yardi Investor Management Portal), and establish consistent practices for journal entries and reconciliations. You'll also help develop processes for tracking capital accounts and distributions.
• Process Documentation: Formalize and document accounting policies and procedures, creating clear step-by-step guides adaptable for future growth.
• System Integration & Automation: Support system implementation efforts, eliminate manual spreadsheet dependencies, and identify tools to streamline treasury, reporting, and finance processes.
• Treasury & AP Oversight: Monitor cash flows, oversee accounts payable, and coordinate intercompany transfers with a focus on internal controls.
• Tax Coordination: Collaborate with the Head of Finance and external preparers on entity-level reporting and build a scalable book-to-tax reconciliation process.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in real estate, fund accounting, or public accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and partnership accounting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple entities and books of record.
• High proficiency in Excel (reconciliations, pivot tables, formulas).

Bonus Points:

• CPA (current or inactive).
• Experience with real estate accounting software (e.g., Yardi).
• Experience with complex entity structuring (TICs, 1031s, JVs).
• Experience documenting or improving accounting processes.
• Fund waterfall/promote tracking knowledge.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Real Estate and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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