Assistant Controller
Company: RSI
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
A well-known private equity firm seeking an Assistant Controller
to join our accounting team in Mountain View. The Assistant
Controller will have a shared responsibility for a wide range of
functions across the entire organization, including accounting,
tax, and finance. The position will report to our Controller but
will regularly have direct contact with our CFO. This is a dynamic
position offering career development as our portfolio continues to
grow and our investment offerings evolve. If you are looking for a
position where you can apply your skills and build a thriving and
rewarding career – please apply with us! PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare monthly GAAP and tax basis accounting for assigned
commercial real estate and management/fund entities • Assist with
the management and oversight of the month-end financial close
process o Ensure monthly books are reconciled and closed consistent
within an established timeline o Preparation, review, and approval
of general ledger journal entries and reconciliations •
Assist/review CAM reconciliations to assure timely completion •
Compilation and review of internal and external financial reporting
as required • Assist Controller in ensuring compliance with new or
revised financial accounting standards • Assist in the preparation
of income tax projections and required workpapers as requested by
external CPA firm • Assist Controller with preparation of required
statutory filings to meet various tax reporting deadlines •
Coordination of accounting matters with other functional groups
within the firm (e.g. Property Management, Lease Administration,
Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.) • Review existing accounting
and control procedures for efficiency and introduce improved
processes or changes as necessary • Assist with preparation of
annual audited GAAP financial statements and coordination with
external auditors • Evaluate material non-recurring GAAP
transactions, checking for appropriate recordation and ensuring
entries are properly documented • Maintain and ensure internal
controls are operating effectively • Assist Treasury group in the
calculation and posting of quarterly partnership cash distributions
• Assist in ad hoc projects requested by Controller and CFO •
Assist Controller with monthly reviews of GAAP and tax basis
accounting for several commercial real estate entities • Assist
Controller with review of fund entities’ books and records •
Provide developmental opportunities for junior staff through the
identification of training opportunities • Assist Controller with
the Identification of work for delegation based upon a junior
employee’s abilities and skills • Value and take ownership for the
development and mentoring of junior members of the accounting team
3 • Provide coaching regarding technical accounting skills and set
expectations for high-quality performance standards • Assist
Controller with the development and implementation plans to achieve
accounting team objectives and performance goals REQUIRED: •
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant
business discipline • CPA designation (or active candidacy)
preferred • At least 6 years financial accounting experience
demonstrating progressive responsibilities required • 3 years of
real estate accounting experience or general ledger
responsibilities for partnership entities in a private
equity/investment firm is preferred • Public accounting experience
or work within a public company accounting department • Familiarity
with partnership tax reporting and Schedule K-1 preparation is
preferred
Keywords: RSI, Palo Alto , Assistant Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Mountain View, California
