Assistant Controller @ Real Estate PE Firm

Coda Search is partnering with a rapidly expanding real estate private equity firm seeking a Controller to join its growing accounting team. This high-impact role will focus on leading all aspects of property-level accounting across a diverse portfolio, while also overseeing corporate-level reporting and supporting the firm’s continued growth. The Assistant Controller will manage and develop a dedicated accounting team, streamline reporting processes, and partner closely with senior leadership to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data as the firm continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve property-level financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting at the property level, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives.
• Collaborate with the treasury and FP&A teams to support cash management, capital planning, and funding strategies.
• Manage the preparation of audit workpapers and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to scale property accounting operations as the portfolio grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in property accounting within real estate investment, REIT, or property management organizations.
• Experience leading and developing a property accounting team required.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, property-level financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred.