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Assistant Fund Controller - REIT
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
Vaco Recruiter Services
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Industry: Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
Job Title:
Assistant Fund Controller
Salary: $110,000 - $135,000/annually + bonus
Location:
New York City – (Hybrid – 3 days a week on-site)
Our client is a leading REIT with a diverse portfolio of real estate assets including residential debt and credit funds and SMA. They are seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join their finance team and play a key role in managing fund-level accounting and reporting for their real estate investment vehicles. Experience in Python and SQL is a huge plus. Must have Big 4 and CPA.
Responsibilities- Oversee fund accounting operations, including consolidations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for real estate funds and investor reporting packages.
- Support acquisitions, dispositions, and financing arrangements.
- Manage capital activity, including contributions, distributions, and waterfall calculations.
- Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and filings.
- Support fund performance analysis and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Drive process improvements and leverage technology for automation and efficiency.
- Partner with internal teams on system enhancements and data analytics initiatives.
- CPA designation required.
- Big 4 public accounting experience with a focus on real estate funds or private equity.
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate investment or asset management.
- Strong understanding of partnership accounting and fund structures.
- Tech‑savvy mindset
: exposure to AI tools, automation, and light coding (Python or similar) preferred. - Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting systems and ERP platforms a plus.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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