Assistant Controller – Private Equity Commercial Real Estate

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a rapidly growing institutional real estate investment platform seeking an Assistant Controller to join its corporate accounting leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced real estate accounting professional who wants exposure to complex investment structures, executive leadership, and high-profile transactions while helping shape the future of a growing finance organization.

You’ll work alongside an accomplished Controller and executive team, oversee a talented accounting staff, and play a critical role supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate investments.

• Assist in leading the accounting and financial reporting function for a large commercial real estate investment portfolio
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of property and corporate accountants
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for investment entities
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes while driving continuous process improvements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and partnership accounting standards
• Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Partner closely with Asset Management, Acquisitions, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and Investor Relations teams
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and capital transactions
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and third‑party service providers
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash management activities
  
  Evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes
• Participate in strategic initiatives and special projects as the company continues to grow

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience with commercial real estate, private equity real estate, REIT, real estate investment management, or public accounting focused on real estate clients
• Strong understanding of GAAP, partnership accounting, and investment entity structures
• Experience reviewing financial statements for multiple legal entities
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, JD Edwards, or similar real estate accounting software is a plus

• Join a highly respected and well‑capitalized private equity real estate investment platform
• Significant visibility with executive leadership
• Exposure to institutional‑quality commercial real estate investments
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing accounting team
• High‑impact role with excellent long‑term career advancement potential
• Collaborative culture that values ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus, strong benefits, and excellent work‑life balance