Chief Financial Officer – Real Estate Private Equity Funds

EisnerAmper

. Serve as a trusted CFO advisor to real estate fund sponsors and general partners .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, reporting, and oversight within real estate private equity, with a strong focus on capital strategy and compliance. Proven ability to lead financial operations, manage investor relations, and enhance financial policies and processes.

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Financial ModelingReal Estate Private EquityFund AccountingUS GAAP Financial ReportingCPA License

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingWaterfall CalculationsCapital Account MaintenancePerformance MeasurementNAV CalculationIRR CalculationCash-On-Cash ReturnsFinancial Leadership

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementStrategic AdvisoryLeadership

Tools & Technologies

YardiMRIAppFolioSage IntacctAdvanced Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseMBA

Industry Keywords

Real Estate FundsInvestment EntitiesCapital AllocationLPA InterpretationComplianceInvestor Due DiligenceAudit ProcessesTax ReturnsLiquidity PlanningThird-Party Fund Administrators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted CFO advisor to real estate fund sponsors and general partners
Develop financial models, forecasts, and performance insights for portfolio strategy, capital allocation, and hold/sell decisions
Represent clients in strategic discussions with investors, lenders, and other stakeholders
Lead financial oversight across real estate funds, investment entities, and properties
Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and liquidity planning
Oversee capital calls, distributions, capital accounts, preferred returns, and waterfall/promote calculations
Lead investor reporting and performance measurement, including NAV, IRR, equity multiple, and cash-on-cash returns
Provide financial leadership for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and other significant transactions
Advise on the financial and operational implications of LPAs, operating agreements, and side letters
Oversee third-party fund administrators and service providers
Establish and strengthen financial policies, processes, internal controls, and reporting practices
Partner with legal and compliance professionals on Form ADV, Form PF, AUM calculations, regulatory examinations, and investor due diligence
Lead annual audit and tax processes, coordinating financial statements, tax returns, and Schedule K-1s
Improve financial operations, reporting, technology, and controls
Serve as a senior client leader across multiple engagements and build trusted relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
15+ years of accounting and finance experience
Direct experience with real estate private equity fund structures, including fund of funds, joint ventures, and co-investment vehicles
Experience with fund accounting and capital account maintenance
Experience with waterfall or promote calculations
Experience with US GAAP financial reporting for investment funds
Experience with real estate debt structures, loan covenants, and financing processes
CPA license preferred
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Experience advising fund sponsors, general partners, or ownership on capital strategy, fund structuring, growth planning, or major financial decisions preferred
Experience interpreting LPAs and side letters and applying economic provisions to accounting, allocations, and reporting preferred
Experience working with third-party fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, and compliance professionals preferred
Working knowledge of Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or Sage Intacct preferred
Advanced Excel and financial modeling experience, particularly for real estate investments and fund-level scenarios preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to manage your days in support of work/life balance
Opportunity to work for one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms
Culture recognized with multiple top “Places to Work” awards
Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work culture
Tools, technology, and outsourcing practices to provide best-in-class service
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the business and its direction
Accommodation support for the application process