Fund Controller

Overview

Oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance for real estate investment funds.

Key Responsibilities

• fund accounting
• financial reporting
• audit coordination
• capital calls
• nav close
• performance tracking

Tasks

-Manage all aspects of fund-level accounting and reporting for a portfolio of real estate investment funds (core, value-add, opportunistic, or development). -Work closely with property management and asset management teams to ensure alignment of asset-level financial data with fund reporting. -Manage the fund level bank accounts for processing payments. This includes opening/closing of bank accounts and management of Fund LOC. -Coordinate and manage annual audits and tax filings, working with external auditors and tax advisors. -Support investment team on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and entity structuring. -Ensure timely and accurate capital call and distribution processes in accordance with fund agreements. -Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including NAV, investor capital account statements, and financial statement preparation. -Review of acquisition and disposition transactions to ensure proper accounting, including the review of closing statements, contracts, escrows, purchase price allocations and gain/loss recognition. -Maintain fund-level controls and ensure financial operations comply with US GAAP and real estate-specific accounting rules. -Ensure compliance with fund governing documents (LPAs, JV agreements) and internal policies. -Review property financial information provided by fund administrator, including net operating income, tenant recoveries, straight line rent, and fixed assets/depreciation. -Track fund performance, IRRs, and asset-level returns; assist in preparation of investor reports and presentations. -Prepare waterfall models and manage carried interest and promote calculations in accordance with fund agreements. -Produce budgets and forecasts for the funds management platform to Senior Management as requested.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• fund accounting
• us gaap
• cpa
• reits
• analytical

What You Bring

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Fund Controller to lead the financial management and reporting for our real estate investment funds. This role is critical in overseeing fund-level accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across a portfolio of real estate assets, including commercial, residential, and development projects. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience in real estate fund structures, and a deep understanding of real estate investments and operations. -Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines. -Demonstrated ability to lead audits, manage third-party administrators, and produce investor-ready reports. -10+ years of experience in real estate fund accounting or financial reporting. -Experience with real estate fund structures (e.g., REITs, JVs, funds with SPVs and feeders). -Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including fair value accounting and real estate-specific standards. -Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.

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Benefits

-Generous PTO -Professional development support -401(k) with employer match -Competitive base salary + discretionary bonus -Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

About Lincoln Property Company

-The company operates in a variety of markets including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. -With a strong portfolio of properties across the United States, Lincoln Property Company continues to expand globally. -Notable for its ability to seamlessly integrate development, investment, and management within a single entity. -Lincoln's vast experience enables them to execute projects of all scales, from urban high-rises to suburban residential communities. -The company has made a name for itself in the luxury residential sector, with properties offering premium amenities and modern designs. -In addition to traditional real estate sectors, Lincoln also specializes in land acquisition, commercial leasing, and property rehabilitation. -Known for a dynamic approach to project financing, they have a reputation for executing complex real estate transactions. -The company's vast geographical reach allows them to tackle diverse markets, adapting to the unique needs of each region.

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Security Clearance

-all offers contingent on completion of a background check -proof of eligibility to work in the united states required