Specialized headhunters for Accounting, Finance, and Investment Operations across privately held, fund-owned, and institutional real estate firms.
At Pacific Executive Search (PES), we understand that no two real estate organizations operate alike.
Family-run property groups, private equity–backed platforms, and REITs each demand unique financial leadership. Whether you need a Controller who can bring structure to a growing family portfolio or a Fund Controller fluent in investor reporting, we identify professionals who align with both your ownership structure and your organizational culture.
Our team operates exclusively within Accounting and Finance, mapping talent across every real estate structure — from privately held property companies to publicly traded REITs.
Using our proprietary technology and headhunting methodology, we analyze the marketplace to pinpoint your ideal candidate profile, then directly engage those professionals who understand the complexities of real estate finance.
We don't just find accountants — we deliver finance professionals who can drive performance across diverse real estate investment and ownership models.
Finance professionals across all real estate structures and investment strategies.
More Than Recruiting — Real Estate Expertise That Translates Into Results
Real estate firms face one of the most complex hiring environments in finance. Ownership structures vary, reporting requirements evolve, and the human element is always front and center.
PES recruiters bring decades of combined experience hiring within real estate and property finance, understanding not only the technical demands of each role but also the cultural and interpersonal fit that ensures success.
Our real estate expertise is strengthened by the same foundation that defines every PES engagement — a methodology built for precision and long-term success.
Common questions about hiring finance professionals for real estate companies and investment firms.
We recruit finance professionals for every real estate ownership structure — privately held property companies, PE-backed platforms, REITs, real estate development firms, property management companies, and real estate investment funds. Each structure requires different financial expertise, and we match candidates accordingly.
Real estate finance requires specialized knowledge — property-level accounting, fund accounting, development cost tracking, lease administration, REIT compliance, and real estate-specific ERP systems like Yardi, MRI, and Argus. Generalist recruiters cannot screen for this depth. Our headhunting approach identifies professionals with hands-on real estate finance experience.
Yes. We place professionals at every level of the real estate finance stack — from Property Accountants managing individual assets to Fund Controllers overseeing multi-fund investor reporting and treasury operations. We understand how these roles interact and can help you build a cohesive finance team.
Through proactive headhunting. We identify professionals currently succeeding in real estate finance roles — at competing firms, at developers, at REITs — and engage them directly through confidential outreach. The best real estate finance professionals are deeply embedded in their current organizations and rarely browse job boards.
Book directly with a PES headhunter — choose a time that fits your schedule.
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See how our specialized approach compares to traditional recruiting methods for accounting and finance roles.
Most internal teams rely on job ads and inbound applicants — we start by defining the ideal hire and pursuing them directly.We've built a talent pipeline over decades, so your search begins with relationships already in place.Our headhunting methodology actively engages high-impact candidates your internal team will likely never see.With the right tools and specialization, we don't wait for talent — we deliver it.
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