Assistant Controller

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JOB TITLE: Assistant Controller

Work Type:

• Remote/WFH
• Fulltime

Working Hours : TBD (UsuallyUS Hours/Night shift)

Start Date: Target start date is early April

Note:

We'll prioritize candidates with Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) experience first to start a more targeted search.

This role will start as Assistant Controller, with the possibility of promotion to the company's Controller if things work out well.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Controller will manage all fund, corporate, and property-level accounting and reporting across the client's real estate investment platform. This role oversees cash management, capital activity, investor operations, financial reporting, audit/tax support, and coordination with fund administrators and property managers. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity private equity environment.

JOB ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

Treasury & Cash Management

• Maintain LOC, draw, and cash activity trackers; process transfers, wires, and invoice payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations, classify cash activity, and monitor liquidity.
• Manage distributions, NACHA uploads in KeyBank, and quarterly cash-flow analysis.

Fund & Investor Accounting

• Maintain investor records in Juniper Square; process sub docs, capital calls, rebalancing, and distributions.
• Enter capital, GAV/NAV, and asset data into Juniper Square; create new entities as needed.
• Prepare capital call amounts, distribution analysis, and quarterly reporting support.

Financial Reporting

• Review monthly property financials and capital activity.
• Prepare HEP Manager and selected SPV financials; compare actuals to forecasts.
• Support quarterly fund reporting, PCAP reviews, and coordination with fund administrators.

Audit & Tax Support

• Provide PBCs, schedules, valuation support, and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist with annual tax workpapers, K-1 review/distribution, 1099 processing, and municipal/state filings.

Entity Administration

• Maintain annual state filings, insurance renewals, and corporate compliance.
• Manage intercompany billing, legal invoice approvals, and post-closing S&U/proration tracking.

Systems & Process Management

• Work extensively in Juniper Square, QuickBooks, KeyBank, and Yardi.
• Implement best practices with fund admins and improve internal workflows.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5–10+ years in real estate private equity, fund accounting, or property accounting.
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and deadline management.
• Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) experience.
• Familiarity with complex fund structures.
• Long-term hire (3–5+ years minimum).