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JOB TITLE: Assistant Controller
Work Type: Remote/WFH, Full-time
Rate: TBD
Duration: This is for a long-term hire (3–5+ years minimum) to ensure stability and avoid turnover.
Working Hours : Central Time
Start Date: Target start date is early April
NOTE:
--> This role will begin as an Assistant Controller, with the opportunity for promotion to Controller if everything goes well.
--> This is an assistant role, not the main Controller position. The focus is more on providing support rather than leading or owning the full Controller function.
--> Client Interview Stage:
- There will be a live Excel skills test.
- There will be a business overview → candidate reiterates to confirm comprehension.
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:
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.
- Ideally with 5–10+ years in real estate private equity, fund accounting, or property accounting. (can consider 3–4 years of experience, as long as you have the right experience)
- Strong Excel and systems skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and deadline management.
- Must have Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) experience.
- Familiarity with complex fund structures.
- Capable of and willing to commit to a long-term engagement (minimum of 3–5+ years) to ensure stability and minimize turnover.
Why Work with Gabtech Global, LLC
At Gabtech Global, we are committed to supporting our consultants and creating an environment where people can grow and succeed.
We uphold our core values:
- EXTRA MILE: We do more than what's expected of us.
- RELIABLE: We do what we say we'll do. No follow-ups are needed.
- TEAM PLAYER: We collaborate with each other to achieve our goals.
- GENUINE CARE: We do what we do because we want to, not because we have to.
- HUNGRY TO LEARN: We strive to be better every day.
