Director of Fund Accounting, Real Estate – Boston, Massachusetts

Accounting & Finance

Direct Hire

Boston, Massachusetts

Hybrid

$140000 - $170000

Accounting & Finance

Hybrid

$140000 - $170000

Boston, Massachusetts

Direct Hire

We are hiring a Fund Controller to lead fund accounting and investor reporting for a growing real estate investment platform. This role is ideal for a real estate fund accounting leader who owns the close, delivers accurate investor reporting, and can explain fund performance clearly to stakeholders.

Key Details

Base pay range: $140,000 to 170,000
Bonus: up to 20 percent annually
Benefits: health, dental, vision, 401k, and more
Schedule: hybrid, 4 days onsite in Boston, 1 day remote in a typical week

Why This Job is Awesome / Your Impact

Be the accounting owner for real estate investment funds, not just a contributor
Direct visibility with leadership and meaningful influence on reporting quality and process improvement
Work closely with acquisitions and asset management on transactions and portfolio activity

Responsibilities

Own the month end and quarter end close for real estate investment funds and related entities
Prepare and review fund financial statements and supporting schedules
Deliver investor reporting, capital account statements, and performance reporting
Manage capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations
Coordinate audits and work directly with auditors and tax providers
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and close documentation
Partner with acquisitions and asset management on deal and portfolio activity
Improve processes, documentation, and reporting timelines
Provide guidance to junior team members as needed

Required Qualifications

7 or more years of accounting experience with real estate investment funds
Hands on experience with investor reporting plus capital calls and distributions
Experience with waterfall calculations and fund structures
Strong close leadership in a multi entity environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

CPA
Experience in private equity real estate or institutional real estate investment environments
Prior fund audit ownership and strong external partner management
Experience improving close processes and reporting controls

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