Birgo

Real Estate

AssistantController

$90–110k Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Assistant Controller at Birgo. Skills: Accounting lifecycle, Syndication deals, Complex debt instruments. Own accounting lifecycle for acquisitions. Own accounting lifecycle for syndication deals”

Industry & Context.

Real Estate

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5-7 years accounting experience, Active CPA license

Nice to Have

Public accounting foundational training, Private sector application experience, PE, VC, startup, or complex corporate environment experience, Adept at leveraging modern accounting tech stacks

What You'll Do.

Own accounting lifecycle for acquisitions

Own accounting lifecycle for syndication deals

Own accounting lifecycle for dispositions

Manage intercompany transactions

Manage mortgage modules

Optimize continuous processes

Execute full-cycle investment accounting close

Architect cost method workpapers

Architect equity method workpapers

Architect multi-tier consolidation workpapers

Review outsourced bank reconciliations

Review outsourced balance sheet reconciliations

Manage investor-related capital ledgers

Manage investor-related data flows

Execute Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations

Execute investor distribution processing

Serve as primary liaison to Investor Relations

Support compilation of financial reports

Provide technical accounting research

Manage external CPA firm assurance engagements

Manage external CPA firm tax engagements

Help Birgo improve lives through real estate

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

High-performing accounting team; Investor Relations liaison

Full Job Description

Job Summary At Birgo, we are a mission-driven, vertically integrated private equity real estate firm focused on multifamily investments. We are seeking a highly technical, precision-oriented Assistant Controller to join our small and high-performing accounting team. Our capital structures and entity frameworks feature numerous owners, distinct investment vehicles, complex debt instruments, and layered syndication models. Growth here is driven not by climbing a traditional corporate ladder, but by mastering the next complex transaction in a fast-paced environment. This role is eligible for work from home with the expectation of working at the Pittsburgh office 3 days per week. Birgo’s Values Teamwork: We leverage one another's strengths to achieve more together. Humility: We admit our faults and strive to continuously improve. Rhinocerality: We charge hard after our highest priorities. Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it is costly. Vision: We innovate and adapt to improve lives. Excellence: We are dependable and accountable to produce quality results. Core Responsibilities Transaction Management: Own the accounting lifecycle for property acquisitions, syndication deals, and dispositions, including managing intercompany transactions, loan/mortgage modules, and continuous process optimization. Month-End Close: Execute full-cycle investment accounting close procedures, architecting cost method, equity method, and multi-tier consolidation workpapers while reviewing outsourced bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Investor Relations Support: Manage investor-related capital ledgers and data flows, executing accurate Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and investor distribution processing while serving as the primary liaison to Investor Relations. Financial Reporting: Support the compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual institutional financial reports, provide ongoing technical accounting research, and manage external CPA firm assurance and tax engagements.

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