Controller
Title: Controller
Industry: Financial Services – Venture Capital/Private Equity
Location: West LA – Hybrid
Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Controller in West LA within the Financial Services – Venture Capital/Private Equity industry. You would have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities by actively managing accounting, reporting, and capital planning objectives across various private equity funds. The 3/2 hybrid work schedule allows for a great work-life balance, starting at 7:30am and ending around 3:30pm, and the chance to lead discussions with senior leaders within the organization. This role offers the chance to work on launching a new Multi family fund and be a part of a team dedicated to community development and environmental sustainability.
Description:
**Responsibilities**
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements and accounting schedules provided by third-party accounting team
- Oversee quarterly reviews and annual audits of financial statements for Funds, Property Manager, and Corporate
- Assist in tax return preparation goals by collaborating with third-party tax advisory firm
- Work with business teams to deliver updates on acquisition, disposition, and construction projects
- Prepare and review liquidity and capital planning schedules for proposed Fund activities
- Review asset valuation models and quarterly portfolio valuation results
- Utilize accounting and management systems to resolve issues and manage investor capital accounts
- Prepare information for ad-hoc investor requests
**Qualifications**
- Passion for community development and environmental sustainability
- At least 7 years of accounting experience with real estate private equity or Big Four public accounting firm
- CPA certification
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Strong project management and multitasking abilities
- Excellent quantitative, oral, and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and team-oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe PDF
- Experience with Yardi or Entrata preferred