Real Estate Private Equity Controller - Multi-Entity

Tarvos Talent LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarvos Talent is helping a leading Austin-based commercial real estate private equity firm find a Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across a complex, multi-entity portfolio.

This hands-on role offers exposure to real estate, private equity, capital structures, and investment reporting. You will lead month-end close, ensure accuracy, and partner with the CFO and auditors in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Big 4/public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Private equity, fund accounting, or investment management experience highly preferred.
• Real estate accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and complex organizational structures.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, month-end close, GL, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Manage accounting across multiple properties and entities.
• Partner with third-party property management companies.
• Support capital stack, waterfall, equity, and investor reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and procedures.
• Partner closely with the CFO on financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Independent work

Strong accounting skills

Public accounting experience

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Juniper Square

Job description

Tarvos Talent is helping a leading Austin-based commercial real estate private equity firm find a Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across a complex, multi-entity portfolio.

This hands-on role offers exposure to real estate, private equity, capital structures, and investment reporting. You will lead month-end close, ensure accuracy, and partner with the CFO and auditors in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.