The AVP/Controller will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of multiple real estate funds, and manage an external fund administrative team. Fund structures may include commingled equity and debt closed-ended funds, joint ventures and separate accounts. 

Primary Function & Essential Responsibilities
Assist in managing relationships and liaise with internal resources, offshoring resources, external fund administrator(s), and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines

Participate in any new fund launches, including coordination with various internal/ external parties, review of draft legal documentation for reporting requirements/fee structures/etc and managing resourcing

Train and/or share technical concepts and other professional development with team

Participate and contribute to regular review of overall processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy

Oversee and review monthly/quarterly/annual NAV reconciliations with fund administrator

Review monthly/quarterly/annual reporting to limited partners and/or portfolio managers

Review debt compliance reporting

Review of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures for multiple funds as well as capital account summaries for limited partners

Review calculation of management fees and performance fees. 

Review/prepare complex waterfall calculations.

Review cash flow projections and daily cash management, including any LP capital activity (ie: capital calls/subscription and distribution/withdrawal calculations)

Responsibility for ad-hoc limited partner, analyst and front-office requests

Review information provided to Tax team for quarterly tax estimates and annual tax returns

Review wire preparation and A/P payments prior to release

Various special projects/reports for both internal and external use

Reports To: Senior Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer

Skills& Abilities

Experience Required:
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or fund accounting experience

Real estate G/L system knowledge a plus

Advanced Excel experience strongly preferred

Requirements:

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.

Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, team player and strong work ethic.

Ability to assist in managing several third party relationships.

Strong understanding of business and accounting principles (US GAAP), including consolidation reporting/elimination entries.

Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent Excel skills (to build models, templates, building macros/pivot tables).

Ability to multi-task and prioritize/manage deadlines.

Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree required

Licensed CPA (or candidate for licensure) preferred.