Controller

Sage Credit Investment Partners (“Sage Credit”) is seeking a Controller to oversee the firm’s accounting operations and financial reporting processes. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating with key external service providers, and supporting the financial infrastructure of a growing real estate lending platform.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, experience within a real estate investment firm or private credit fund, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment while maintaining rigorous financial controls.

This position will be based in Los Angeles (Westwood). Open to hybrid work structure.

About the Company

Launched in 2024, Sage Credit Investment Partners is both a fund manager and a non-bank real estate lender, with operations in Southern California and North Carolina. Sage Credit provides loans to private real estate investors, home builders, and other developers who typically build projects of 1–10 units, with plans to sell or rent and refinance their projects upon completion. Our loans frequently include construction draws, allowing borrowers to fully redevelop their property or renovate and/or add units to an existing property.

Sage Credit’s founder, Jan Brzeski, previously founded one of the most respected companies in this industry, and his track record includes more than $3.5 billion of loans funded across more than 1,800 projects. Furthermore, he prioritized and achieved one of the highest quality loan portfolios in the industry, as measured by low defaults and very low loan losses — a disciplined approach that remains at the core of Sage Credit’s investment strategy.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage and execute accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely transaction processing
• Record, review, and approve daily financial transactions
• Maintain and reconcile the firm’s general ledger and accounting records
• Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls and approval procedures to ensure accurate reporting and safeguard firm assets

Coordination with External Service Providers

• Coordinate with the firm’s external accounting firm on financial statements and reporting
• Coordinate with the firm’s external tax provider on tax preparation and compliance
• Coordinate with the firm’s external fund accountant to ensure accurate fund accounting and investor reporting

Fund & Investor Administration

• Manage and track participation agreements and subscription agreements
• Maintain records related to investor capital activity and fund documentation
• Assist in preparing and distributing fund performance and portfolio reporting materials

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare internal financial and performance reports for management
• Support oversight of regulatory and financial compliance requirements
• Maintain organized financial documentation and reporting processes

Strategic Initiatives

• Play a central role on certain strategic growth initiatives and financial planning efforts (e.g., implementing in-house loan servicing/trust accounting capabilities) 
• Assist in developing and improving financial systems, reporting processes, and operational infrastructure as the firm continues to scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 years of similar accounting or financial reporting experience at a real estate company or investment fund, preferably at a real estate debt/private credit fund
• Strong accounting and financial reporting background
• Experience coordinating with external accountants, tax advisors, and fund administrators
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment