Assistant Controller – Private Equity Commercial Real Estate

LHH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Strong benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a rapidly growing institutional real estate investment platform to recruit an Assistant Controller for its corporate accounting leadership team. You will oversee a staff, work with the Controller and executive team, and support a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate investments.

This is an opportunity to influence process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance, and contribute to strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with commercial real estate, private equity real estate, REIT, real estate investment management, or real estate clients at a public firm.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, partnership accounting, and investment entity structures.
• Experience reviewing financial statements for multiple legal entities.
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a large commercial real estate investment portfolio.
• Supervise and develop a team of property and corporate accountants.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for investment entities.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and drive improvements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and partnership accounting standards.
• Review complex journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

JD Edwards

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a rapidly growing institutional real estate investment platform seeking an Assistant Controller to join its corporate accounting leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced real estate accounting professional who wants exposure to complex investment structures, executive leadership, and high-profile transactions while helping shape the future of a growing finance organization.

You’ll work alongside an accomplished Controller and executive team, oversee a talented accounting staff, and play a critical role supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate investments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the accounting and financial reporting function for a large commercial real estate investment portfolio
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of property and corporate accountants
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for investment entities
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes while driving continuous process improvements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and partnership accounting standards
• Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Partner closely with Asset Management, Acquisitions, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and Investor Relations teams
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and capital transactions
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and third‑party service providers
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash management activitiesEvaluate internal controls and identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes
• Participate in strategic initiatives and special projects as the company continues to grow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience with commercial real estate, private equity real estate, REIT, real estate investment management, or public accounting focused on real estate clients
• Strong understanding of GAAP, partnership accounting, and investment entity structures
• Experience reviewing financial statements for multiple legal entities
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, JD Edwards, or similar real estate accounting software is a plus

Why This Opportunity

• Join a highly respected and well‑capitalized private equity real estate investment platform
• Significant visibility with executive leadership
• Exposure to institutional‑quality commercial real estate investments
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing accounting team
• High‑impact role with excellent long‑term career advancement potential
• Collaborative culture that values ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus, strong benefits, and excellent work‑life balance