Fund Controller

Overview

Continental Properties is looking for a Fund Controller to join our Accounting team
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Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives working in a dynamic and changing environment. As the Fund Controller, you will oversee the accounting, financial statements, and reporting for Continental's real estate investment funds. Your responsibilities will include oversight of fund-level reporting and coordination of investor equity contributions and distributions. You will work closely with our third-party fund administrator to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly and learning on the fly. You take the initiative, stay focused on what moves the business forward, and use ingenuity to drive results. You own your results with accountability and an openness to feedback, embracing every experience as an opportunity to grow. You relish the opportunity to lead from where you are by influencing others, building connections, and turning insight into impact.

Essential

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for the third-party fund administrator, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of all financial activities, including capital calls, distributions, management fees, and investor statements.
• Review and validate the financial statements, investor reports, and other deliverables provided by the third-party administrator, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund agreements and accounting standards.
• Manage the day-to-day accounting for fund parent entities, ensuring completion of required journal entries in accordance with our monthly close calendar.
• Oversee the audit of fund financial statements, collaborating with both third-party administrators and Continental team members to facilitate timely delivery of audit documentation to external auditors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial reporting standards required under ASC 820 (Fair Value Measurements) and ASC 946 (Financial Services - Investment Companies).
• Serve as a cross-functional leader, collaborating with various departments to ensure accuracy of information, to inform leadership on strategic decisions, and to ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.

Skills for Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA is required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience in real estate, public accounting, investment, or fund accounting.
• Proficient with Excel and MRI or related ERP system.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to proactively manage multiple short and long-term tasks, as well as tight deadlines and time-sensitive pressures, and remain even-tempered.
• In-depth understanding of US GAAP, accounting transactions, internal controls, balance sheet and income statement preparation, revenue recognition, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and journal entries.

Why You'll Love Life at Continental

• Career Growth
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  You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness
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  Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8 free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
• Balance
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  We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9 paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
• Community & Connection
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  Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here.
• Culture of Belonging
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  The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
• Performance Incentives
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