What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controller position at Encore Finance?
About Encore Finance
Encore Finance specializes in providing tailored financing solutions for real estate investors, ensuring their unique needs are met while maximizing opportunities in the market. As a lender with deep expertise in real estate investments, Encore goes beyond traditional lending by delivering personalized strategies to help clients achieve their investment goals. The company is committed to supporting investors with unparalleled service and innovative financial products designed to thrive in the competitive real estate market.
Job Summary
The Senior Controller will play a crucial role in the financial operations of the firm. The position will involve overseeing accounting, financial reporting, valuation, tax compliance, investor reporting and controls. The Senior Controller will partner with leadership to build scalable financial infrastructure to support balance sheet growth and securitization activity.
Duties/Responsibilities
· Lead real estate credit fund and management company accounting policies
· Manage Accounting Managers, Financial Reporting team, and FP&A Analysts
· Identify, attract, develop, and retain talent, fostering an environment where people consistently deliver on expectations
· Own all accounting and financial reporting, including oversight of the third-party fund administrator
· Own capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, and related waterfall calculations
· Oversee valuation policy and process, including coordination with third-party valuation firms
· Lead audits and coordinate tax work with external advisors, including preparation of investor K-1s
· Drive budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A
· Support securitization and financing activity through financial reporting and data readiness
· Partner with broader team on investor reporting and addressing ad hoc investor diligence and inquiries
· Ensure GAAP, REIT, and regulatory compliance with strong internal controls and drive achievement of registered investment advisor (RIA) designation
· Partner closely with Capital Markets and the Executive Team
· Work with external auditors, tax advisors, valuation firms, fund administrators, and regulatory advisors
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
- 12–15 years in accounting, including leadership within financial services
- Experience with fund accounting, mortgage finance, or structured credit platforms
- Experience overseeing financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
- Experience managing complex entity structures and consolidations
- Experience with REIT structures or mortgage finance platforms preferred
- Ability to build scalable accounting processes and systems
- Comfort leveraging AI tools to automate workflows and drive operational efficiency
Total Rewards
Competitive annual base salary, plus eligibility for discretionary, performance-based annual bonus and Encore’s comprehensive benefits package with a generous employer contribution to medical, dental, vision insurance with HSA, FSA, Wellbeing benefits, 401k, pre-tax commuter benefit, 3 weeks Paid Time Off, 10 Paid Holidays.