Head of Finance & Accounting - Private Equity, Real Estate

Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing.

Head of Finance & Accounting | Real Estate, Private Equity | San Francisco| Hybrid

A growing private equity real estate investment platform is seeking a senior finance leader to join its high-performing, entrepreneurial team. With a strong track record across acquisitions, development, and value-add investments, the firm offers the opportunity to play a key role in scaling a rapidly growing platform.

This is a highly visible position with broad exposure across fund accounting, investor reporting, treasury, and strategic finance. The role partners closely with ownership and leadership, offering strong influence, long-term growth potential, and a competitive compensation package with bonus upside.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial operations across multiple real estate funds and entities
• Oversee fund accounting, investor reporting, capital calls, distributions, and waterfalls
• Manage audits, tax coordination, cash flow forecasting, and treasury activity
• Partner with investment teams on acquisitions, refinancing, and strategic initiatives
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support growth
• Mentor internal staff and oversee external accounting and tax partners

For fastest consideration, reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of accounting/finance experience within private equity real estate or alternative investments
• Strong background in fund accounting, partnership accounting, and investor reporting
• Experience with audits, treasury, and financial operations
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• CPA preferred
• Advanced Excel and real estate accounting systems experience (Yardi, Investran, Juniper Square, etc.)

Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.

Michelle is a Direct-Hire Recruiter with Robert Half Financial Services, specializing in roles within investment management across the Bay Area. Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you’re just curious about the market.

Compensation

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