Assistant Controller

Brasa Capital Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Brasa Capital Management seeks an Assistant Controller to own the accounting, financial reporting, and controls for the firm, its funds, and separately managed accounts. You will lead day-to-day finance operations and build scalable accounting processes to support growth.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage external service providers, supervise staff, and collaborate with the SVP and investment team to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting required.
• 3-5 years of financial accounting or fund administration experience, including real estate private equity.
• Supervisory experience with staff, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP for investment companies and real estate; proficient with valuation and partnership accounting.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the firm and funds.
• Review property-level and fund-level financials, explain variances.
• Oversee fund administrator relationships, NAV, and capital statements.
• Coordinate audit processes and tax returns; deliver K-1s.
• Manage quarterly valuations with the investment team and maintain supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely investor reports and metrics (IRR, DPI/TVPI).
• Coordinate and respond to investor data requests and due diligence.

Skills

US GAAP

Real estate PE

Fund administration

Fund systems

Advanced Excel

Distributions

Attention to detail

Leadership

Independent work

Presentation skills

Education

BA/BS in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Investran

Juniper Square

Job description

Brasa Capital Management ("Brasa") is a West Coast focused real estate private equity firm pursuing opportunistic debt and equity transactions. Brasa manages discretionary investment funds and separate account vehicles on behalf of its diverse base of institutional and private capital partners.

Brasa is currently seeking an Assistant Controller to join its financial group. The Assistant Controller reports directly to the SVP and will own the accounting, financial reporting, and control functions for the firm, its funds and separately managed accounts, leading the day-to-day finance operations and building scalable accounting and financial processes as the platform grows .

The ideal candidate is a technically strong fund accountant who is pro-active, hands-on and extremely detail-oriented, yet experienced enough to see the big picture, manage a team and external service providers, and understand the fundamentals of real estate. Our tight-knit team is characterized by people who are creative, motivated, and willing to stretch and learn.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for all company-wide and fund-level accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as Brasa continues to scale. They will own the entire cycle of financial activities for the firm and its funds – from property-level results through fund-level reporting, audit, and tax – and will serve as the primary point of contact for fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors, while providing reporting and information externally to both current and potential investors. Internally, this role will supervise the fund administrators and work closely with the SVP as well as executive leadership and the investment team.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and maintain the books for certain funds and all separately managed accounts
• Review property-level financials from operating partners and property managers and explain period-over-period balance sheet and income statement variances
• Review fund-level financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including investment company accounting and fair value reporting
• Oversee the fund administrator relationship, including review of quarterly/annual financial reporting, NAV calculations, capital account statements, management fee and promote/waterfall calculations
• Manage the annual audit process across all funds and entities and coordinate with tax advisors on partnership tax returns and K-1 delivery
• Coordinate the quarterly valuation process with the investment team, including maintaining valuation support and documentation
• Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial reports to investors, including quarterly investor reports and performance metrics (IRR, equity multiple, DPI/TVPI) and maintenance of the firm’s track record
• Coordinate and execute financial data and due diligence requests regarding performance, cash flows, and track records from current and prospective investors
• Prepare and review investor capital calls and distributions, including allocations across investors and side letter arrangements
• Monitor and manage cash and liquidity forecasts at the fund level, including subscription line and asset-level debt compliance reporting
• Manage fund level reimbursable expenses and management company expense allocations per fund documents and compliance policies
• Maintain and document accounting policies, valuation policies, and internal controls; recommend and implement process and system improvements as the platform scales
• Manage, mentor, and develop finance coordinator; set priorities and review work product
• Complete special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting, public accounting and / or fund administration, including real estate private equity fund accounting experience
• Prior experience supervising accounting staff and managing external fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP for investment companies and real estate, fair value measurement, and partnership accounting
• Computer literate in Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs as well as fund accounting / real estate systems (e.g., Yardi, Investran, Juniper Square); advanced Excel skills
• Proficient in common private equity distribution calculations, waterfalls, commingled fund structures, and joint venture structures
• Ability to be adaptable and flourish within a nimble, fast paced, entrepreneurial private equity investment firm while demonstrating the utmost integrity and hard work ethic
• Incredible attention to detail at all times, excellent organizational skills and follow through with deadlines met consistently
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Ability to effectively and efficiently present information and interface with the internal investment team and executive leadership

Salary range is $100k-$150k depending on experience with a 20% performance based bonus.

Brasa Capital Management is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brasa does not discriminate for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law