Assistant Fund Controller

A well-established real estate investment and operating company in Morristown is seeking a Controller, Real Estate Accounting to oversee accounting and financial reporting across corporate and real estate investment entities. This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently manage the month-end close, prepare financial statements, and handle accounting for joint ventures, contributions, distributions, and waterfalls. The Controller will also have exposure to cash management, quarterly and annual reporting, acquisitions and dispositions, loan reporting, budgeting, and coordination with outside auditors and tax professionals. The ideal Controller will have a strong real estate accounting background, solid Excel skills, and the ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounting process. Direct fund accounting experience is not required, although real estate private equity experience and Yardi or MRI exposure are helpful. 

• Strong real estate accounting experience, ideally within a real estate investment or property management environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage month-end close activities.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Experience with real estate joint ventures and an understanding of partnership waterfalls.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently in a hands-on accounting role.
• Yardi and/or MRI experience preferred.
• Direct fund accounting or real estate private equity experience is helpful, but not required.