Fund Controller – Real Estate Credit

Oliver James have recently partnered with a fast-growing middle-market asset manager based in New York as they look to hire a Controller to oversee their Real Estate Credit investment platform which totals $25b AUM.

Our client is seeking to hire an experienced (8-12 years) Fund Controller to oversee the fund accounting, financial reporting and operational management of the company's primary investment platform which focuses within the commercial real estate lending space.

They are offering a total compensation package between $350,000 and $450,000, a clear route for progression to the executive level, future eligibility for carry as well as many more excellent benefits! (worth noting this position will be full time in the office)

• Oversee all fund accounting, financial reporting, closing processes and operational management across the company's investment vehicles and related entities.
• Reviewing and approving of fund financial statements, management fee calculations, investor allocations, general ledgers etc.
• Manage all capital activity including capital calls, distributions, sub-closes, expense allocations and fund-level cash movements.
• Lead treasury management across funds and entities, including cash forecasting, subscription facilities, banking relationships and capital planning initiatives.
• Oversee development of fund-level forecasting, liquidity models, scenario analysis, and strategic financial reporting to support investment decisions.
• Oversee quarterly valuation processes and drive continuous process improvement across fund finance operations including automation, enhanced controls and AI-enabled reporting.
• Supervise a team of 6 fund finance professionals.

• 8-12 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within real estate or credit.
• CPA qualification
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, fund accounting, investor reporting, fund operations.
• Prior experience leading and mentoring accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems, Excel and automation tools.
• Workday and Yardi are preferred systems.

• Total compensation range between $350,000 and $450,000
• Carry after 12 months of employment
• Excellent healthcare benefits & 401k match
• Clear route for progression to C-Suite/Executive level
• Remote working weeks at end of August & December