Fund Controller

Overview Overseeing a diverse portfolio of private real estate and credit investment funds, this position offers direct collaboration with senior finance leadership within a $2 billion alternative investment manager headquartered in Southern California. The Fund Controller will lead the enhancement of fund accounting controls and governance, ensuring precision in NAV calculations, audit readiness, and third-party administrator oversight.

This hybrid role blends technical accounting expertise with strategic process development in a complex, SEC-registered environment. Title: Fund Controller Industry: Real Estate Finance Location: Greater Los Angeles Responsibilities Manage the relationship with the external fund administrator, rigorously reviewing NAV reports, financial statements, and investor capital activity to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Oversee monthly and quarterly fund closes, validating capital transactions, fee calculations, and valuation adjustments in line with fund agreements and accounting standards. Lead the coordination and execution of annual fund audits, including preparation of audit deliverables, liaising with auditors, and resolving technical accounting inquiries. Develop and maintain scalable controls and review procedures that support fund accounting operations as assets under management and product offerings expand.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Portfolio Management, Compliance, Tax, and Investor Relations to align financial reporting and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance and oversight to internal accounting staff and offshore resources, ensuring clarity in roles and adherence to established fund accounting protocols. Drive initiatives to automate reconciliations, reporting workflows, and data integration between internal systems and third-party providers to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications Must-Have: 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience focused on private funds, private credit, or real estate investment management. Proven expertise in fund NAV preparation and review, capital activity, investor allocations, management and incentive fee calculations, and fund financial statements. Experience managing annual fund audits and working closely with external auditors.

Background in public accounting or alternatives audit, preferably with Big 4 experience. Demonstrated ability to oversee third-party fund administrators and enforce rigorous review controls. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA certification strongly preferred. Strong technical accounting skills and familiarity with SEC-registered investment adviser financial controls and compliance.

Nice-to-Have: Experience with private credit, real estate debt, loan investments, or warehouse financing strategies. Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with fund accounting platforms, ERP systems, or investor reporting tools. Prior roles as Fund Controller or Assistant Fund Controller within alternative asset management firms.