Fund Controller

A San Francisco-based real estate private equity firm with $1B+ AUM is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller (or Assistant Controller) to join their growing team. This individual will take ownership of fund and joint venture reporting, manage the fund administrator, and support ongoing capital activity across multiple vehicles. This is a key leadership hire offering a clear path to Director of Finance as the firm continues to scale.

Firm Highlights:

$1.3B in AUM across 3 institutional funds and 3 JVs

Just raised a third fund (only 25% committed—ample runway)

13 properties in the current portfolio with 3 more under contract and 1 recent completed deal

Strong track record of growth and value-add investing in the Bay Area

Tight-knit, high-caliber team in a flexible, collaborative environment

Key Responsibilities:

Lead quarterly and annual fund-level financial reporting and performance tracking

Manage capital activity including capital calls, distributions, loan draws, and investor reporting

Oversee fund administrator and review prepared financial statements

Coordinate audits and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting

Collaborate cross-functionally with asset management, acquisitions, and internal accounting teams

Assist with compliance tracking, fund cash management, and LP correspondence

Ideal Candidate:

10 years or more of fund accounting experience in real estate private equity, in-house or fund adminstration

Manager-level experience with fund structures, JVs, and performance waterfalls

CPA preferred

Experience managing third-party fund administrators

Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Able to work independently and thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

Compensation & Details:

Base salary up to $180k + 225k + 20% bonus

Hybrid schedule (2–3 days in-office in San Francisco)

Start date: ASAP