Senior Real Estate Investment Controller – Fund Accounting

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing seeks a Controller for a well-established private real estate investment firm in New York. You will own fund accounting, financial reporting, and the quarterly/annual close, collaborating closely with senior leadership and investment professionals to support growth objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting/finance with real estate investment experience; CPA preferred; strong Excel and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Background in real estate investment management, private equity, or alternative investments preferred.
• Strong fund accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, and partnership accounting experience.
• Experience with investor reporting, capital accounts, and waterfalls.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with complex financial models.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, and quarterly/annual close processes.
• Manage financial statements, consolidations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounting for funds, joint ventures, and investment entities.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and other external providers.
• Oversee investor reporting, capital activity, allocations, and distributions.
• Review partnership accounting and waterfall calculations.
• Partner with the investment and leadership teams on transactions and financial matters.
• Maintain strong accounting policies, controls, and reporting processes.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Partnership accounting

Investor reporting

Waterfall calculations

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mission Staffing seeks a Controller for a well-established private real estate investment firm in New York. You will own fund accounting, financial reporting, and the quarterly/annual close, collaborating closely with senior leadership and investment professionals to support growth objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting/finance with real estate investment experience; CPA preferred; strong Excel and leadership skills are essential.