Controller - Investment Accounting & Reporting

About Fairfield

If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About the Role

The Controller - Investment Accounting & Reporting plays a key role in overseeing fund-level accounting, consolidation, investor reporting, and compliance activities. This position partners closely with investment, portfolio management, and property accounting teams while leading accounting staff and managing external audit and investor relationships.

What You'll Do

Below is a snapshot of what this role is all about. While there is more to it, this is the core focus.

Fund Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual investor reporting
• Lead fund consolidation and financial statement preparation
• Prepare and review NCREIF and Market Value reporting

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Interpret legal agreements for accounting treatment
• Manage audits and SOX compliance
• Ensure compliance with executed agreements and regulations

Investor & Management Support

• Present financial results to management
• Support investor discussions related to fund performance
• Perform financial analysis and ad hoc reporting

Cash Flow & Equity Management

• Manage fund-level contributions and distributions
• Oversee equity transactions and quarterly distributions
• Review and approve outgoing wires

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop accounting staff
• Oversee daily accounting operations and approvals
• Partner with property accounting and portfolio management teams

Why You'll Love Fairfield

We're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

• Driven by Vision: We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.
• Career Growth & Learning: Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.
• Culture of Collaboration: Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.
• A Company that Cares: We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.

What We're Looking ForEducation & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required and advanced degree is a plus
• A CPA (or equivalent) designation is a plus

Experience

• 7-10+ years experience in accounting (financial analyst experience a plus)
• Strong personnel management skills and a minimum two years' experience supervising an accounting department or being in a lead/senior capacity
• Consolidation and investment accounting experience
• YARDI experience
• IFRS experience a plus
• Real estate and public accounting experience a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Investment fund accounting and consolidation expertise
• Technical accounting interpretation of legal and partnership agreements
• Financial statement analysis and investor reporting
• Cash flow management and distribution mechanics
• Audit management and SOX compliance over

Skills

Accounting, Accounting Consolidation, Asset Management, Auditing, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Distribution Management, External Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Interpret Regulations, Investment Accounting, Investment Funds, Investment Management, Investment Reporting, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Operations, People Management, Portfolio Accounting, Public Accounting, Quality of Care, Real Estate, Regulations, Residential Construction, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Training/Teaching, Transaction Processing/Management

About the Company

Fairfield Residential