Controller

Bullpen; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Opportunity to build finance function from the ground up

Job summary

A fast-growing real estate investment firm is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations, optimize reporting processes, and build financial systems from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in real estate accounting and thrive in a high-accountability environment. This full-time role provides remote flexibility and the chance to collaborate with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Controller or senior finance role within real estate, private equity, or fund management.
• Deep knowledge of real estate accounting, fund structures, and financial reporting.
• Track record of managing investor capital accounts, distributions, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow functions.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with GAAP.
• Build and maintain financial models across assets, funds, and forecasts.

Skills

Financial modeling

GAAP compliance

Real estate investment accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Investor capital management

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting platforms

Fund management tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Bullpen

Vice President, Head of Recruiting - Bullpen

Bullpen, on behalf of its client, is hiring a Controller – Real Estate Finance & Accounting

Our client, a fast-growing real estate investment firm, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations, optimize reporting processes, and bring structure to a scaling platform. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with deep real estate investment accounting experience who thrives in a high-accountability environment and enjoys building systems—not just maintaining them.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow functions

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with GAAP

• Build and maintain financial models across assets, funds, and forecasts

• Oversee investor reporting, distribution tracking, and fund performance updates

• Manage accounting for multiple investment entities (funds, syndications, joint ventures)

• Track investor capital, distributions, and fund-level financials

• Ensure financial compliance and manage third-party audits and tax prep

Cash Flow & Strategic Finance

• Oversee cash flow and liquidity planning

• Identify financial process improvements and efficiency opportunities

• Support leadership in structuring new funds and growth initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in a Controller or senior finance role within real estate, private equity, or fund management

• Deep knowledge of real estate accounting, fund structures, and financial reporting

• CPA preferred but not required (real estate investment experience is essential)

• Track record of managing investor capital accounts, distributions, and reporting

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and GAAP compliance skills

• Comfortable in a build-out or transformation environment—this is not a maintenance role

• Proficiency with accounting platforms, fund management tools, and dashboards

Why This Role:

• Be the financial leader for a mission-driven, high-growth real estate investment firm

• Opportunity to build and streamline the finance function from the ground up

• Collaborate directly with executive leadership on firm strategy

• Enjoy remote flexibility in a performance-driven culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting and Real Estate

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