Assistant Controller

Our client, a leading global real estate and investment firm headquartered in New York, NY, is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven accounting professional with experience in private equity, real estate, hedge funds, or fund administration to step into a dynamic, fast-paced environment and play a key role in managing the firm’s corporate entities and related accounting functions. Candidates must have 5–10 years of corporate accounting experience within private equity, real estate, hedge funds, or fund administration (investment management industry strongly preferred).Responsibilities include:Support the corporate accounting function across multiple legal entities, including management companies and related general partner entities.Review and manage intercompany reconciliations, including foreign subsidiaries.Oversee and prepare expense and fee accruals (non-automated) and cash adjustments.Assist with month-end close processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations across entities.Partner cross-functionally with finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.Support process improvements and contribute to the team’s overall efficiency and accuracy.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.5–10 years of corporate accounting experience within private equity, real estate, hedge funds, or fund administration (investment management industry strongly preferred).Public/private mix is ideal; straight public accounting experience is not preferred.Strong experience working with multiple corporate entities, including management companies and GP entities.Proven track record with intercompany reconciliations, expense and fee accruals, and cash adjustments.Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.