Fund Controller POST NUMBER: 421909
Controller
Fund Controller
Our client, a real estate investment firm, is looking for a seasoned Controller to join their accounting leadership team. With a strong portfolio of real estate assets and investment vehicles, they operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where attention to detail and strategic insight are key. The Controller will oversee day-to-day fund operations, manage investor reporting, and play a crucial role in quarterly closes, audits, and compliance. This hybrid role is based in downtown San Francisco and requires three days per week in the office.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee the Investor Reporting team, manage liquidity, and perform cash planning and analysis across multiple investment vehicles.
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Lead month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
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Coordinate with auditors and tax accountants; prepare necessary packages and respond to inquiries.
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Maintain and reconcile partner capital accounts, investor reporting, and compliance with REIT regulations.
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Collaborate across internal teams and with third-party providers to ensure accurate, timely financial and tax reporting.
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Support onboarding of new investments and lead ad hoc initiatives related to accounting policies, technology implementations, or acquisitions.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
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5 years of accounting experience, ideally in real estate, private equity, or financial services.
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Public accounting background strongly preferred.
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Working knowledge of fund/partnership accounting; experience with MRI and Juniper Square is highly preferred.
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Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $200K - $220K per year. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.