Birgo
Real Estate
AssistantController
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“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.
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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