Real Estate Finance - Fund Controller, Senior Associate

TPG Careers Page•New York, NY

15h•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

TPG Real Estate Finance is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Controller to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for the oversight of accounting, operational, and financial reporting functions for our Real Estate Finance vehicles. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners, ensuring excellence in financial accuracy and compliance within a fast-paced, institutional environment.

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant financial services experience, ideally beginning in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) followed by a role within private equity or real estate investment management.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA license is highly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with industry-standard accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, Investran, or MRI).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information for non-accounting stakeholders.
A proactive, no-task-too-small attitude with the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
Unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.

Nice To Haves

CPA license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate with third-party administrators in the preparation and review of monthly NAV estimates, quarterly financial statements, and investor reporting, ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP and TPG standards.
Perform and review complex calculations including management fees, expense allocations, and General Partner promote/carried interest distributions.
Review quarterly and annual audited financial statements, including footnote disclosures and supplemental schedules; serve as the primary point of contact for fund year-end audits.
Act as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, consulting with external auditors and tax advisors on complex transactions and evolving regulatory issues.
Review and approve capital call and distribution calculations, ensuring all notices and summaries are in strict compliance with the Fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) and distribution waterfalls.
Partner with the Investor Relations team to fulfill bespoke reporting requests and provide high-level financial data for investor inquiries.
Coordinate extensively with TPG’s internal tax, legal, valuation, and operational teams to support deal closings, valuation committees, and regulatory compliance filings.
Identify and implement process enhancements to improve the scale and efficiency of the accounting and reporting functions.