Real Estate Fund Controller

Atlas Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing investment platform is seeking a Fund Controller to lead all finance and accounting operations for a new fund strategy. In this role, you will oversee fund accounting, GAAP financials, and investor reporting, while managing audits and tax processes. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years experience in real estate/private equity fund accounting, with a strong preference for a CPA. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a growing finance team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in real estate/private equity fund accounting.
• Experience as Fund Controller or Assistant Controller preferred.
• Deep expertise in partnership accounting and open-ended fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting and GAAP financials.
• Manage audits, tax processes, and fund admins.
• Lead and develop a growing finance team.

Skills

Fund accounting

GAAP financials

Investor reporting

Partnership accounting

Team leadership

Education

CPA

Job description

A fast-growing, impact-oriented private investment platform is seeking a Fund Controller to lead all finance and accounting operations for a recently launched fund strategy. You'll report directly into the Fund CFO and will collaborate heavily with the real estate asset management team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting, GAAP financials, investor reporting, capital activity, and compliance
• Manage audits, tax processes, fund admins, and external advisors
• Monitor cash flows, financing structures, and credit facilities
• Support fund structuring, capital raising, and new initiatives
• Lead and develop a growing finance team (minimum 2 direct reports)

Qualifications

• 15+ years in real estate / private equity fund accounting
• Prior Fund Controller or Assistant Controller experience strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in partnership accounting and open-ended fund structures
• CPA strongly preferred
• Builder mindset with comfort operating in a growing, evolving environment