About the Opportunity
Our client, a global asset management leader, is seeking a Fund Controller to join their Real Estate Private Equity team in New York City. This high-visibility, hands-on role oversees all aspects of financial reporting, investor communications, fund operations, and audit management for a portfolio of private funds in a collaborative, stable team environment. The position offers a hybrid schedule and the opportunity to partner closely with long-tenured leadership.
The annual base salary range is $150,000 to $190,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate a multi-location finance and operations team, overseeing processes from New York headquarters
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including management fees, carried interest, and fund performance calculations
- Lead audit and tax engagement with external providers, and oversee third-party fund administrators and custodians
- Oversee cash management, capital call/distribution calculations, treasury operations, and transaction fundings
- Support loan portfolio operations, including compliance, financing arrangements, payment management, and collaboration with the business team
- Review and support the preparation of investor reports, responses to investor inquiries, and ad hoc analyses for leadership and stakeholders
- Reconcile servicer reports and review fund structures, master/feeder arrangements, and blockers for compliance and accuracy
- Engage with the Investment Team and Valuation Group to review valuations, facilitate requests, and ensure accurate reporting
- Coordinate information and process improvements with tax professionals and other internal/external teams
- Participate in firm-wide initiatives across alternative investing, and drive operational efficiencies within the finance function
Job Requirements
- CPA and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 8–20 years of experience in accounting/finance, with a background in Big 4 public accounting strongly preferred
- Prior experience with real estate debt strategies mandatory
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proven supervisory capability and history of developing high-performance teams
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within collaborative environments
- Excellent analytical, planning, organizational, and communication skills
- Self-starter with ambition and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities under pressure
