Assistant Controller (Miami, FL)

Our client, a Miami-based real estate investment manager running credit and equity fund vehicles, is hiring a Fund Accounting Manager. This seat covers more than the close: you will lead a team of Senior Accountants and oversee fund reporting, investor deliverables, valuation support, and accounting setup for new funds.

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Compensation: $125,000 to $160,000
Location: Miami, FL (5 days/week onsite)
What You'll Do- Manage and develop a team of Senior Accountants, including work allocation, review, and mid-year and year-end evaluations- Oversee accounting across real estate, joint ventures, loan portfolios, and CMBS holdings- Set and run the close calendar for quarterly and annual reporting- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, fee calculations, and carried interest- Oversee capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and partners' capital statements- Support the quarterly valuation process by reviewing inputs, assumptions, and backup- Help launch new funds: governing document review, entity setup, and initial capital activity- Coordinate audits and tax data requests; strengthen controls and automate where possible
What We're Looking For- CPA required- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field- 5+ years of accounting experience, either combining PE or real estate fund accounting with public accounting, or audit experience at the senior or manager level serving fund clients at a Big 4 or national firm- Working knowledge of partnership accounting: commitments, allocations, contributions, and distributions- Familiarity with waterfall and carried xzbcwsv interest calculations- Experience supervising, training, and reviewing the work of accounting staff- Advanced Excel skills- Clear communicator and team player who exercises sound judgment independently and stays proactive through shifting priorities and quarter-end deadlines
Preferred- FIS Investran experience
The EnvironmentYou will work in-house alongside asset management, investor relations, compliance, and tax. This is an in-office role in Miami, FL, and candidates willing to relocate are welcome.