Assistant Controller

Brilliant Financial Search - IL; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate investment is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to enhance fund and property-level reporting. This role involves maintaining financial integrity, managing audits, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to building structure within a growing organization. With a focus on standardizing processes and improving software solutions, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial landscape of real estate investments. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of financial reporting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401k

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate or fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support tax and audit functions, ensuring timely filing of returns.
• Own the fund reporting function and develop reporting procedures.

Skills

GAAP

Financial Reporting

Tax Reporting

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Assistant Controller | Real Estate Investment | Chicago, IL (Hybrid) | $130k to $150k + Bonus | Health/Vision/Dental/PTO/401k

We're working with a growing real estate investment firm in Chicago that is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support fund and property-level reporting, standardize processes, and ensure compliance across multiple entities.

This is a high-impact role for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to help build structure in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support all tax and audit functions across entities, ensuring timely filing of returns and accurate K-1 distribution to partners
2. Finalize and enforce the standards outlined in the Asset Management Manual, working closely with asset management and third-party property managers
3. Maintain financial integrity through oversight of the property management audit program, including monthly audit checklists for each active asset
4. Assess the current accounting and reporting software stack, recommending improvements or upgrades to leadership to reduce manual processes
5. Own the fund reporting function, ensuring quarterly reports are completed accurately and within 30 days of quarter-end
6. Develop and document reporting procedures, from data gathering to final distribution

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
2. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate or fund accounting
3. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
4. Experience managing audits, tax reporting, and working with third-party property management companies
5. Comfortable with ERP systems and open to evaluating and implementing software solutions
6. Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly with both internal teams and external partners

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.