Property Controller | Private Equity Real Estate Firm

Assistant Property Controller |📍 Bay Area (Hybrid/Onsite)Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is partnering with a private equity real estate investment firm experiencing strong growth, including recent capital activity through SMAs and joint ventures with institutional partners.

This is a highly visible opportunity to join a growing platform, working cross-functionally with accounting, asset management, and project management teams.

Position OverviewThe Assistant Property Controller will oversee property-level accounting, lease administration, payment processing, and compliance. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day property accounting operations, including AP workflows, payment processing, and exception resolution within Yardi BillPay and vendor systemsOversee third-party property administrators and serve as a key liaison between Accounting, Asset Management, and Project Management teamsReview and approve lease documentation, tenant improvement (TI) allowances, and leasing trackersMonitor vendor compliance, including Certificates of Insurance (COIs) through Vendor CaféEnsure accuracy of receipts processing, trial balances, and property-level financial reportingOversee tenant billing, CAM reconciliations, billbacks, and late fee postingsMaintain construction draw trackers, escrow/impound analyses, and joint venture reporting packagesReview payment commits, ensure AP postings are complete, and coordinate payment runsMaintain integrity of document management systems (e.g., Egnyte) and enforce documentation standardsSupport debt compliance documentation and assist with policy updates, transaction prorations, and ad hoc projects