Fund Controller (Tustin)

Title: Fund ControllerCompensation: $220,000 - $250,000 + BonusLocation: Tustin, CA 92782 (Onsite)Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Fund ControllerCompany Description:Our Commercial Real Estate client, managing a $2B+ portfolio spanning commercial and residential assets, is seeking an experienced Fund Controller to join their leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee all aspects of fund accounting and financial reporting across a dynamic and growing platform. The ideal candidate brings a public accounting foundation combined with direct experience at a real estate firm, REIT, or investment advisory organization.Responsibilities:Oversee all aspects of fund accounting and financial reporting, including net asset value calculations, financial statement preparation, fee accruals, and profit and loss allocationsReview and approve periodic financial statements, supporting schedules, and related disclosures on an annual and quarterly basis, ensuring timely delivery for audits and investor reportingDesign, implement, and maintain a robust internal controls framework, coordinating both in-house accounting functions and third-party service providersLead, mentor, and develop an internal fund accounting team while managing relationships with external outsourced accounting partnersOversee capital activity processes, including capital calls, distributions, waterfall calculations, and investor allocation maintenanceCalculate and administer investor distributions and profit participations utilizing investor relations softwareManage and coordinate all fund audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of all required materials and deliverablesContinuously evaluate and enhance internal workflows to improve accuracy, controls, and operational efficiencyPartner cross-functionally with onboarding, operations, and technology teams to optimize client transitions and reporting infrastructureDirect accounting operations across a portfolio of entities, joint ventures, and development-stage projectsOversee month-end and year-end close processes, financial consolidations, and reporting in accordance with GAAPEstablish and maintain accounting policies and internal control procedures aligned with institutional capital standardsAdminister the firm's accounting systems platform, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional integrationOversee financial reporting for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing transactions, including management of agency credit facilities and other institutional financing arrangementsCoordinate audit, tax, and lender reporting requirements, including financial packages, covenant compliance, and capital draw submissionsPrepare quarterly and annual debt compliance certificationsLead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the portfolioSupport investor reporting, due diligence processes, and project-level financial analysis in connection with acquisitions and development activityManage fund-level leverage facilities, including loan tracking, interest administration, compliance reporting, and repayment processingReview and maintain detailed investment activity records and performance reportingConduct cash flow forecasting and manage fund-level operating expensesOversee property management accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate monthly financial reporting from third-party property managers across all portfolio assetsReview and reconcile external property-level financials to the internal accounting system, ensuring acquisition, disposition, and refinancing transactions are accurately recorded by external property management accountantsAdminister property-level capital calls and monitor self-escrowed cash balances across the portfolioMaintain a thorough understanding of fund accounting requirements as defined by governing fund documents, advisory agreements, and related legal agreementsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related degreePublic Accounting experience is required.Experience in Real Estate, REIT, or investment advisory organization is required.Progressive accounting leadership experience is required.Knowledge of major accounting software packages for general ledger accountingThorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, business leaders, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and resultsEmail your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Fund Controller