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Robert Half

Assistant Fund Controller

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An Assistant Controller assists the controller in managing the cash flows and financial activities of an organization. Assists in the development of budgets, regulatory and tax compliance, staff development and other accounting and financial duties.

$155,726 / year median in New Jersey

+3% projected growth

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Description A well-established real estate investment and operating company in Morris County, NJ is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to oversee financial reporting, cash management, forecasting, and fund-level analysis across a portfolio of real estate investment entities. This role will review accounting completed by an offshore team, challenge results, and coordinate with asset managers, tax advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong real estate accounting experience and understands partnership agreements, waterfalls, IRR hurdles, distributions, debt covenants, and liquidity planning.

Advanced Excel skills are important, and Yardi Voyager experience is preferred. Requirements + 5-8+ years' recent experience in a Fund Accounting capacity within the real estate industry + Bachelors degree in Accounting, and strong GAAP accounting background +
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advanced skills for analysis and waterfalls + Knowledgeable with debt structures and covenants, and managing liquidity requirements + Ability to review and interpret tax returns, audit workpapers, partnership agreements, distributions, and allocation of proceeds Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .