Controller

Asset Talent Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Asset Talent Partners is conducting a confidential search for a seasoned Controller for a Dallas-based real estate investment firm. The role covers fund and property accounting, month-end close, investor reporting and financial controls.

You will lead a growing accounting team and partner with the CFO and senior leadership. Ideal candidates bring 12–15+ years in real estate fund and property accounting, CPA, and strong Yardi experience.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Exceptional communication with leadership, investors and advisors.
• Strong technical depth in partnership and investment accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting across multiple real estate funds, JVs, REITs and operating companies.
• Own month-end close and consolidations for multi-tier structures.
• Record capital activity and manage investor reporting (ILPA format).
• Oversee property-level accounting and AP; coordinate with asset and property managers.
• Lead audits, coordinate with tax advisors, and drive GAAP improvements.

Skills

People management

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

Asset Talent Partners is running a confidential search for a well-established, privately held real estate investment firm based in Dallas. Our client manages a portfolio of real estate funds, joint ventures, REIT entities and direct investments. They are looking for a hands‑on, technically strong Controller to own accounting across both the fund level and the property level.

This is a highly visible seat. You’ll report directly to the CFO, work regularly with ownership, and lead a talented accounting team.

Why this role stands out

• A true Controller seat that covers the whole structure, from property operations up through fund consolidations and investor reporting
• Direct partnership with the CFO and senior leadership
• The chance to own the Yardi environment and shape processes, controls and reporting quality
• A stable, growing platform where you can make a lasting impact

What you’ll do

Fund accounting

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple real estate funds, JVs, REIT entities and operating companies
• Own the month‑end close, including consolidations across multi‑tier fund and investment structures
• Record capital activity, loans, lines of credit and other investment‑level activity accurately and on time
• Prepare and review capital calls, distributions and quarterly ILPA‑format investor reporting
• Calculate and review advisory, incentive, acquisition and disposition fees

Property accounting

• Oversee property‑level accounting and AP for all internally managed entities
• Partner with asset managers and property managers to make sure property results are accurate, timely and reconciled into fund reporting
• Serve as the primary Yardi administrator and in‑house subject‑matter expert

Leadership, treasury and reporting

• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team
• Manage cash for funds and entities, including approving wires and ACH and timing distributions according to governing documents
• Manage annual audits and coordinate with external tax advisors on filings, REIT qualification tests and taxable income estimates
• Research GAAP issues involving partnerships, investment companies and real estate structures, and drive process improvements

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA license
• 12–15+ years of accounting experience; a public accounting background is preferred
• Proven experience in both real estate fund accounting and property accounting
• 3–5+ years of people management experience
• Strong technical depth in partnership and investment company accounting (equity and dividend methods)
• Significant hands‑on Yardi experience (strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and polished communication with leadership, investors and advisors