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Located in Seattle, WA
Salary: $120-$140k plus bonus
WHO ARE WE: Founded in 2011, a Seattle-based real estate investment, development, and asset management company specializing in multifamily real estate. Led by an experienced team, we have successfully acquired and developed over $1 billion of real estate assets throughout the West Coast and Mountain West. We pride ourselves on our disciplined, entrepreneurial approach, fostering long-term partnerships, and consistently delivering outstanding risk-adjusted returns.
ABOUT THIS POSITION: Seeking an Assistant Controller to lead fund accounting, reporting, compliance, and operational control across our expanding real estate fund platform. Reporting to the Controller, this role combines hands-on fund accounting expertise with internal control oversight, audit coordination, and team leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, smooth investor relations, and strategic process development
.Job Title: Assistant Controller
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid – minimum 4 days/week in office)
Reports to: Controller
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting
Supervise and validate fund-level general ledgers across all active investment vehicles.
Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements. Manage trial balances, journal entries, and intercompany transactions, ensuring integrity of financial books.
Capital Accounts & Waterfalls
Oversee LP capital contributions, commitments, and distributions consistent with Limited Partnership Agreements.
Validate and approve fund waterfall calculations, including preferred returns and carried interest.
Lead capital call and distribution processes, partnering with Investor Relations to ensure accurate and timely communication.
Treasury, Cash & Facility Management
Oversee daily cash management, including reconciliations, liquidity forecasting, and credit facility drawdowns/repayments.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
Lead annual fund audit coordination: prepare workpapers, liaise with auditors, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Oversee tax filing support and K-1 preparation; ensure LPA and investment policy compliance.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Design and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to support scalability.
Lead implementation and enhancement of fund accounting in Yardi moving manual workflows to automated processes.
Investor Reporting & Stakeholder Support
Work with Investor Relations to ensure timely and accurate reporting to LPs.
Assist in producing performance reports, investor dashboards, and other fund-level analytics.
Support fundraising efforts through performance modeling and fund/base data compilation.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor accounting staff, set development goals, and contribute to performance reviews.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (both cross departmental and leadership) and oversee external providers.
Fund Launches & Structuring Support
Drive fund and SPV setups, including accounting entity structuring.
Participate in new fund launches—system UAT, accounting setup, and reporting procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
6–10+ years in real estate or private equity fund accounting, or prior Assistant Controller/Manager roles.
Strong technical proficiency in GAAP, partnership accounting, capital account management, waterfall models.
Experience with fund accounting platforms ideally in Yardi and advanced Excel skills.
Proven expertise in audits, tax coordination, treasury management, and credit facility oversight.
Demonstrated leadership in process improvement, system implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Real estate private equity fund exposure (closed-end, open-end, development funds).
Experience with complex fund launches and multi-entity structures.
Advanced certifications (MBA, CFA, CMA) and comfort in fast-growing environments.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 annually
Opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus of 15-25%
Employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
5% employer-matched 401(k) plan (available after 1 month)
20 days of paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Professional licensure expense reimbursement
Significant mentorship and career advancement opportunities
Express Office: Bellevue
4020 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Suite 302
Kirkland, WA 98033
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Located in Seattle, WA
Salary: $120-$140k plus bonus
WHO ARE WE: Founded in 2011, a Seattle-based real estate investment, development, and asset management company specializing in multifamily real estate. Led by an experienced team, we have successfully acquired and developed over $1 billion of real estate assets throughout the West Coast and Mountain West. We pride ourselves on our disciplined, entrepreneurial approach, fostering long-term partnerships, and consistently delivering outstanding risk-adjusted returns.
ABOUT THIS POSITION: Seeking an Assistant Controller to lead fund accounting, reporting, compliance, and operational control across our expanding real estate fund platform. Reporting to the Controller, this role combines hands-on fund accounting expertise with internal control oversight, audit coordination, and team leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, smooth investor relations, and strategic process development
.Job Title: Assistant Controller
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid – minimum 4 days/week in office)
Reports to: Controller
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting
Supervise and validate fund-level general ledgers across all active investment vehicles.
Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements. Manage trial balances, journal entries, and intercompany transactions, ensuring integrity of financial books.
Capital Accounts & Waterfalls
Oversee LP capital contributions, commitments, and distributions consistent with Limited Partnership Agreements.
Validate and approve fund waterfall calculations, including preferred returns and carried interest.
Lead capital call and distribution processes, partnering with Investor Relations to ensure accurate and timely communication.
Treasury, Cash & Facility Management
Oversee daily cash management, including reconciliations, liquidity forecasting, and credit facility drawdowns/repayments.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
Lead annual fund audit coordination: prepare workpapers, liaise with auditors, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Oversee tax filing support and K-1 preparation; ensure LPA and investment policy compliance.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Design and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to support scalability.
Lead implementation and enhancement of fund accounting in Yardi moving manual workflows to automated processes.
Investor Reporting & Stakeholder Support
Work with Investor Relations to ensure timely and accurate reporting to LPs.
Assist in producing performance reports, investor dashboards, and other fund-level analytics.
Support fundraising efforts through performance modeling and fund/base data compilation.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor accounting staff, set development goals, and contribute to performance reviews.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (both cross departmental and leadership) and oversee external providers.
Fund Launches & Structuring Support
Drive fund and SPV setups, including accounting entity structuring.
Participate in new fund launches—system UAT, accounting setup, and reporting procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
6–10+ years in real estate or private equity fund accounting, or prior Assistant Controller/Manager roles.
Strong technical proficiency in GAAP, partnership accounting, capital account management, waterfall models.
Experience with fund accounting platforms ideally in Yardi and advanced Excel skills.
Proven expertise in audits, tax coordination, treasury management, and credit facility oversight.
Demonstrated leadership in process improvement, system implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Real estate private equity fund exposure (closed-end, open-end, development funds).
Experience with complex fund launches and multi-entity structures.
Advanced certifications (MBA, CFA, CMA) and comfort in fast-growing environments.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 annually
Opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus of 15-25%
Employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
5% employer-matched 401(k) plan (available after 1 month)
20 days of paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Professional licensure expense reimbursement
Significant mentorship and career advancement opportunities
Express Office: Bellevue
4020 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Suite 302
Kirkland, WA 98033
Email us
Apply Now
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