Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

A rapidly growing real estate investment platform is seeking a Controller to build and lead its in-house accounting function. The firm currently manages ~$1B AUM with $10B of capital available to deploy and is a wholly owned subsidiary of a leading global alternative asset manager. This is a rare opportunity to get into a start-up environment and build something, with the backing and stability of a major asset management firm.

The firm currently outsources its full accounting function and is looking to bring it in-house. The Controller will be responsible for standing up the internal accounting infrastructure, overseeing third-party providers during transition, and building a scalable back-office platform to support continued growth.

You will:

• Build and institutionalize the in-house accounting function
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party administrators and service providers
• Oversee accounting across property-level, fund-level, and management company entities
• Establish internal controls, reporting processes, and best practices
• Manage and mentor two accountants (team will expand as AUM grows)
• Partner closely with leadership on strategic initiatives

As the platform scales, this role will naturally expand into broader finance responsibilities — with a clear path toward becoming CFO
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• True ground-floor build within an established capital platform
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Significant runway for growth with $10B of capital to deploy
• Backing of a premier global alternative asset manager
• Fast-track trajectory to CFO

Dallas, TX (4 days in-office)

Up to $250K Base | Up to $400K Total Compensation

• 7–12 years of experience in Audit, Fund Accounting, or Management Company Accounting
• Real Estate or Private Equity experience required (Residential real estate strongly preferred)