Senior Fund Controller – Real Estate Debt & PE Funds

Atlas Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment firm in Chicago seeks a Senior Fund Controller to manage financial operations and compliance for residential debt funds. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably with real estate private equity or credit funds. Responsibilities include oversighting accounting, preparing financial reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance, all integral to maintaining strong investor relations and optimizing fund operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in fund accounting, with at least 3 years in a controller or fund finance leadership role.
• Experience with real estate private equity or private credit funds – residential mortgage/debt exposure strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting for multiple residential debt funds.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements according to GAAP.
• Manage fund waterfalls, promote calculations, and carried interest tracking.

Skills

Fund accounting

Real estate private equity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

A real estate investment firm in Chicago seeks a Senior Fund Controller to manage financial operations and compliance for residential debt funds. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably with real estate private equity or credit funds. Responsibilities include oversighting accounting, preparing financial reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance, all integral to maintaining strong investor relations and optimizing fund operations.