Real Estate Fund Controller

An entrepreneurial real estate investment manager is seeking a Fund Controller to take ownership of fund accounting and financial reporting across a growing multi‑fund platform. This is a highly visible role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and investors, with the opportunity to help shape the finance function as the firm scales.Client DetailsA privately held, entrepreneurial real estate investment manager operating a multi‑fund platform that blends institutional fund structures with a family‑office mindset. The firm invests across asset classes and the capital stack nationwide, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on execution, investor transparency, and long‑term partnership.DescriptionAn entrepreneurial real estate investment manager is seeking a Fund Controller to take ownership of fund accounting and financial reporting across a growing multi‑fund platform. This is a highly visible role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and investors, with the opportunity to help shape the finance function as the firm scales. The Fund Controller will report directly to Managing Director and act as a critical partner across the investment and asset management teams. You will play a hands‑on role in overseeing all fund and management company accounting activities. Key responsibilities include:Full ownership of accounting and financial reporting for multiple real estate investment funds and related entitiesOversight of capital activity including capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, capital accounts, and investor statementsPreparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesManagement of external service providers including fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors, ensuring timely delivery of audits and Schedule K‑1sPartnering with investment and asset management teams on cash forecasting, fund liquidity, and capital planningMaintaining and interpreting partnership agreements to ensure accurate allocations and investor reportingDriving process improvements, controls, and scalability as the platform continues to grow ProfileA successful Fund Controller should have:Approximately 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, with direct real estate fund accounting exposureExperience supporting multiple funds simultaneously, ideally across different lifecycle stages, across different investment types.Strong understanding of capital statements, investor allocations, and tax reporting fundamentalsPrior experience working with investors and the confidence to communicate clearly and professionallyAdvanced Excel skills; experience with Yardi or similar real estate accounting systems strongly preferredA proactive, hands‑on mindset with a willingness to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environmentA professional who is eager to prove themselves and grow with the business, rather than someone overly "finished" in their careerThe firm believes in creating a collaborate culture and as such is predominately an in-office role. They offer and support flexibility but it is not a work from home position.Job OfferCompetitive base salary, expected to be $150,000+, dependent on experienceMeaningful exposure to senior leadership and the firm's executive leadership teamOpportunity to evolve into a broader finance leadership role as the platform expandsA seat at the table in a growing real estate investment business with an active and diversified mandateLong‑term career opportunity within a stable, privately backed organizationDesired Skills and ExperienceReal Estate Fund Accounting across multiple commingled funds and special purpose vehiclesPrivate equity and real estate investment structures, including equity, debt, and joint venturesCapital calls, distributions, waterfalls, preferred returns, and investor capital account managementPreparation and review of GAAP financial statements for investment funds and management companiesInvestor reporting, Schedule K‑1 coordination, and tax and audit process managementStrong working knowledge of partnership agreements and allocation mechanicsCash forecasting, fund liquidity management, and capital planningOversight of third‑party fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisorsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex financial models and reconciliationsExperience with Yardi or comparable real estate accounting systemsHands‑on, entrepreneurial mindset with strong attention to detail and accountabilityAbility to communicate clearly with senior leadership, investors, and external stakeholdersMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.