Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

JCW is recruiting for a well-established alternative investment firm is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function supporting its publicly traded REIT. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a controller ready to step into a larger leadership seat within a fast-moving, autonomous team. Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Controller will oversee a team of accounting professionals and carries strong cross-functional exposure, partnering regularly with investment, credit, and legal teams.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in Manhattan.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for a publicly traded REIT
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Coordinate accounting matters with related portfolio entities
• Serve as a key liaison across investment, credit, and legal functions
• Manage external audit relationship and ensure clean, well-documented processes
• Own regulatory and compliance reporting requirements, keeping timelines on track in a fast-paced environment

What They're Looking For:

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting (Big 4 or top regional firm)
• A track record of moving from public accounting into a private-sector role, ideally within a bank, credit fund, or credit-focused REIT
• CPA required
• Prior team management experience and comfort operating with autonomy in a lean environment
• Strong communication skills, with regular interaction across senior stakeholders
• A proactive, organized, and control-minded approach to managing deadlines

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