Assistant Fund Controller

Overview

• Manage fund-level and property-level financial reporting for a lending business with debt investments and real estate-owned assets.
• Prepare and maintain monthly workpapers, journal entries, and financial statements adhering to US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Coordinate investor capital call notices, distribution notices, and track investor commitments accurately.
• Monitor and record daily cash transactions, ensuring timely and accurate financial data management.
• Review tax returns prepared by external accountants, including federal, state, city, and K-1 filings.
• Collaborate with asset management and treasury teams for vendor payments and cash flow coordination.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare financial data and metrics for quarterly investor reports.
• Respond promptly to borrower and investor inquiries, ensuring excellent communication and service.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and maintain detailed monthly workpapers for reporting entities, including journal entries for debt investments.
• Monitor daily cash transactions and ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
• Coordinate investor capital calls and distributions, tracking commitments effectively.
• Prepare audited financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Review tax returns prepared by external accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with asset management and treasury teams for vendor payments and cash flow management.
• Analyze and compile financial data for quarterly investor reports, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Provide timely responses to borrower and investor inquiries, maintaining strong relationships.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fund accounting or financial reporting.
• Preferred 10 years of experience in real estate or debt fund accounting.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and IFRS standards for financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of tax return preparation and review processes.
• Experience with investor reporting and capital call coordination.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for financial data management.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate effectively with teams.