The Neuberger Berman Private US Residential Real Estate Debt Strategies group (“RESI”) is seeking a Fund Controller to join the finance team that is responsible for the financial and investor reporting for a series of residential credit funds and separate account mandates with approximately $12 Billion of AUM across the platform.  The RESI finance group operates in a collaborative team environment, sharing responsibilities across multiple areas of focus, supporting the deal operations of the RESI business team. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Supervision and coordination of a multi-location finance organization (Chicago and New York) and the Chicago based business team, from NB’s New York Headquarters

• Working close with business team to understand loan portfolio’s and support acquisitions, dispositions and financing arrangements

• Management and supervision of audit firms, tax preparers, fund administrators and custodians

• Monthly and / or Quarterly financial reporting processes, including preparation/review of transactional activity, management fees, carried interest calculations and financial statement preparation

• Treasury operations, including cash liquidity management, approval of transaction fundings, vendor payments, calculation of capital calls and distributions

• Supervision and support of Operations Team charged with reconciliation of monthly servicer reports

• Support in oversight of the loan facilities, including loan compliance and payment management

• Collaborating with Tax Professionals related to operational and organizational issues impacting investors and fund structures

• Working closely with Investment Team and Valuation Group to ensure valuations used in the financial and investor reporting processes are fair and accurate, including facilitating information flow and data requests, and reviewing valuation materials and third party valuation reports

• Performance measurement, including calculation of IRRs, investment multiples and time-weighted returns

• Review of Limited Partnership Agreements and other agreements to ensure accuracy and compliance with fund allocations, management fees, carried interest, organization costs, etc.

• Preparation of periodic investor supplemental reports, including information related to the funds and such investors specific investment

• Review and understanding of fund structures, including master/feeder structures and blockers

• Participation in Firm-wide initiatives, sharing information and experiences with other Alts Finance Teams

• Working to create process improvements and efficiencies in all areas of responsibilities

 

Qualifications:

 

We are seeking a CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, with a minimum of 7-9 years of experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm (preferred).  Prior experience with Real Estate Debt Strategies is required.  Other skills sought include:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment

• Excellent supervisory and staff development skills

• 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

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $115,000-$145,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in . An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

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