Assistant Controller / Controller (Corporate Accounting) – Real Estate A highly regarded alternative investment firm is looking to add an Assistant Controller/Controller to its expanding finance team. This newly created opportunity offers direct exposure to senior leadership, team management responsibilities, and the chance to play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued growth and operational buildout. A rapidly growing alternative investment platform focused on complex real asset and structured financing strategies with a strong institutional presence.
Job Description:
  • Oversee financial reporting, journal entries, and general ledger activity for multiple corporate entities
  • Lead monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, and account analyses
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, treasury functions, and management reporting
  • Manage expense processing, invoice approvals, and reporting workflows
  • Coordinate with external auditors and support annual tax reporting processes
  • Handle intercompany reconciliations and internal financial reporting responsibilities
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies
  • Mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with finance leadership
Requirements / Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within alternative investments, asset management, or financial services
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
  • Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred
  • Prior experience within a management company accounting environment
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and intercompany accounting
  • Experience overseeing or mentoring junior staff members
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Comfortable working in-office full-time Base Range: $150,000-$200,000. Total Compensation Range up to $225,000-$250,000

Also on the board Same function, level within a rung

Level

Lead

Salary

$150,000-$200,000

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Posted

3 days ago

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