Assistant Controller
About The Position
At Birgo, we are a mission-driven, vertically integrated private equity real estate firm focused on multifamily investments. We are seeking a highly technical, precision-oriented Assistant Controller to join our small and high-performing accounting team. Our capital structures and entity frameworks feature numerous owners, distinct investment vehicles, complex debt instruments, and layered syndication models. Growth here is driven not by climbing a traditional corporate ladder, but by mastering the next complex transaction in a fast-paced environment. This role is eligible for work from home with the expectation of working at the Pittsburgh office 3 days per week.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, featuring a deliberate mix of public accounting foundational training and private sector application (PE, VC, startup, or complex corporate environment)
- Active CPA license
- Deep proficiency in Excel and an aptitude for leveraging modern accounting tech stacks
- A servant leader who is accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
Responsibilities
- Own the accounting lifecycle for property acquisitions, syndication deals, and dispositions, including managing intercompany transactions, loan/mortgage modules, and continuous process optimization.
- Execute full-cycle investment accounting close procedures, architecting cost method, equity method, and multi-tier consolidation workpapers while reviewing outsourced bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage investor-related capital ledgers and data flows, executing accurate Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and investor distribution processing while serving as the primary liaison to Investor Relations.
- Support the compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual institutional financial reports, provide ongoing technical accounting research, and manage external CPA firm assurance and tax engagements.
- Other duties as assigned to help Birgo improve lives through real estate
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance with company contribution
- Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Team outings and volunteer events
- Professional development reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
