Assistant Controller ( Real Estate Private Equity )

Confidential; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate private equity firm is looking for an Assistant Controller to manage corporate and property-level accounting. This role involves preparing financial statements, overseeing a small accounting team, and ensuring compliance with loan agreements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, over five years of specific real estate accounting experience, and strong financial reporting skills. The position offers a competitive salary with significant exposure to fund accounting and operational collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of real estate accounting experience, multifamily preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and relevant tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses.
• Support general accounting operations and oversee an accounting team.
• Identify key financial issues and communicate insights.
• Monitor lender compliance and assist with cash management.
• Support the annual budgeting process and audits.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Variance analysis

General accounting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Rent Manager

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Assistant Controller ( Real Estate Private Equity )

Confidential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Rapidly growing real estate private equity firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support corporate and property‑level accounting across a national portfolio of over 3,000 units, including a joint venture platform. This role offers significant exposure to fund accounting, financial reporting, debt compliance, and cross‑department collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at both the property and fund levels, including variance analyses.
• Support senior leadership in daily general accounting operations and oversight of a small accounting team.
• Identify key financial issues and communicate insights to the executive team.
• Partner with Asset Management and other teams to consolidate financial information at the corporate level.
• Monitor debt agreements and ensure lender compliance.
• Assist with cash management, including preparing monthly cash flow projections.
• Support the annual budgeting process and related financial planning activities.
• Assist with annual audits, investor reporting, and accounting system enhancements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and corporate compliance processes.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to a high‑performance accounting environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of real estate accounting experience, multifamily preferred
• CPA preferred
• Strong experience preparing monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting
• Ability to build and refine financial reporting systems and processes
• Solid understanding of GAAP and relevant tax regulations
• Knowledge of AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting functions
• Experience with Rent Manager and/or QuickBooks Online is a plus
• Proven ability to produce accurate, timely work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Industries: Real Estate, Accounting, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals