Fund & Corporate Controller – LA

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Accountant to own accounting across Fund (Real Estate / Private Equity) and Corporate entities, with support from outsourced Audit and Tax firms.

The role requires self-motivation and independence as an individual contributor, with a hybrid work setup in LA. You will lead month-end close, prepare financial reporting packages, oversee real estate operations, and coordinate with external CPAs for tax filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in private equity, real estate, or a similar asset manager.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Self-started and motivated to work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting and Finance function; manage month-end close, prepare financial reporting packages, provide internal/external reporting.
• With the use of external tax CPAs, prepare filing for multiple business and entity returns.
• Overseeing daily real estate operations, coordinating leasing tasks with brokers, and managing external projects.
• Maintain accurate books and records, reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare cash activity schedules.
• Implement improvements to financial procedures and workflows with the use of AI.
• Oversight of fund performance and review of fund financials.

Skills

Fund accounting

Real estate accounting

Private equity exposure

US GAAP knowledge

Autonomy

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

A boutique investment firm, based in LA, is looking for an experienced Accountant with both Fund (Real Estate / Private Equity) and Corporate accounting experience. They will take full ownership of accounting, finance, tax and real estate responsibilities with the support of outsourced Audit and Tax firms.

The individual will need to be self-motivated and have the ability to operate independently as an individual contributor.

This is a HYBRID role in LA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting and Finance function; manage month-end close, prepare financial reporting packages, provide internal/external reporting
• With the use of external tax CPAs, prepare filing for multiple business and entity returns
• Overseeing daily real estate operations, coordinating leasing tasks with brokers, and managing external projects
• Maintain accurate books and records, reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare cash activity schedules
• Implement improvements to financial procedures and workflows with the use of AI
• Oversight of fund performance and review of fund financials

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA preferred but not required
• Prior experience as within private equity, real estate, or a similar asset manager
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles
• Self-started and motivated to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills and