Vaco by Highspring ยท 4 days ago
Assistant Fund Controller - REIT
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expVaco by Highspring is a leading REIT with a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. They are seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join their finance team and play a key role in managing fund-level accounting and reporting for their real estate investment vehicles.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kayla Mielke
Responsibilities
Oversee fund accounting operations, including consolidations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP
Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for real estate funds and investor reporting packages
Support acquisitions, dispositions, and financing arrangements
Manage capital activity, including contributions, distributions, and waterfall calculations
Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and filings
Support fund performance analysis and assist with budgeting and forecasting
Drive process improvements and leverage technology for automation and efficiency
Partner with internal teams on system enhancements and data analytics initiatives
Qualification
Required
CPA designation required
Big 4 public accounting experience with a focus on real estate funds or private equity
5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate investment or asset management
Strong understanding of partnership accounting and fund structures
Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting systems and ERP platforms a plus
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Preferred
Tech-savvy mindset: exposure to AI tools, automation, and light coding (Python or similar) preferred
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase