Assistant Fund Controller - RESI

Neuberger Berman • New York, NY

7d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Neuberger Berman is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join the finance team that is responsible for the financial and investor reporting, treasury and capital management, and performance measurement / analysis for a series of commingled investment funds and separate account mandates, focused on investing in Real Estate Operating Companies and Real Estate Mortgage Loans.

Requirements

• CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 4-7 years of experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm (preferred)
• Prior experience with Private Equity and / or Real Estate Investment Funds is required
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Must be a self-starter, dedicated to the success of the organization’s goals
• Excellent analytical skills, strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ambitious and able to work well under pressure
• Creative, capable of seeing opportunities to improve processes while maintaining or enhancing the control environment
• Understanding of basic coding language and AI tools

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and support a team of Fund Controllers with all aspects of financial and investor reporting, including performance measurement
• Provide assistance and support to the RE Tax Manager, Investor Relations and Legal teams
• Provide guidance and mentor junior accountant on the finance team
• Prepare quarterly workbooks supporting / analyzing the accounts of the Real Estate Funds, their subsidiary REITs and Blocker Corps, and the up-stream investment and Carried Interest vehicles
• Support Treasury operations, including cash liquidity management, wire transfers processing, and recording investment and investor activity in the general ledger system (MRI)
• Communicate with Fund Administrator to support the Financial Reporting Process of the Real Estate Mortgage Loan Mandates
• Prepare and reconcile Performance Measurement Calculations, including Net / Gross and Levered / Unlevered IRRs, investment multiples and time-weighted returns
• Reporting, recording and monitoring of investment activity, including ensuring income calculations and timing are in compliance with underlying Portfolio Company agreements
• Preparation of periodic investor supplemental reports, including information related to the funds and their underlying investments
• Prepare quarterly financial investor and consultant questionnaires
• Working to create process improvements and efficiencies in all areas of responsibilities

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees