Controller
DERSON REAL ESTATE GROUP
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Boston, MA
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Posted April 4, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Own all financial reporting across DREG's domestic and international entities, including multi-currency consolidation and intercompany eliminations
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements for operating entities, development SPEs, and fund vehicles
- Oversee project-level accounting for active development deals including job cost tracking, draw management, construction loan reconciliation, and budget-to-actual variance reporting
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across all entities; ensure accuracy of accruals, depreciation, amortization, and capitalized costs
- Manage investor capital accounts, preferred return tracking, waterfall calculations, and quarterly LP reporting in coordination with the investment team
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on annual audits, K-1 preparation, and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance (federal, state, and international)
- Administer fund-level accounting for the discretionary vehicle, including capital call and distribution mechanics, NAV calculations, and management fee reconciliation
- Implement and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures appropriate for a registered PE firm operating across multiple jurisdictions
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor contracts, payroll, and employee expense reporting
- Oversee cash management including cash flow forecasting, bank account administration, wire approvals, and currency hedging coordination with international banking partners
- Prepare and maintain draw packages for construction and pre-development lenders; interface directly with lenders during loan administration and covenant reporting periods
- Support the investment team with financial modeling inputs, deal-level pro forma validation, and sensitivity analysis for prospective acquisitions and developments
- Assist in the preparation of investor materials including quarterly reports, capital account statements, and annual financial packages
- Lead or participate in system implementation and process improvement initiatives as the firm scales its platform Required Qualifications
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Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Minimum 3–5 years in real estate private equity, fund accounting, or development accounting
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, real estate accounting standards, and fund-level reporting
- Demonstrated experience with multi-entity structures and SPE accounting
- Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or comparable real estate accounting platform
- Strong command of Excel; familiarity with financial modeling
- Experience managing external audit and tax relationships Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with international entities and multi-currency reporting
- Familiarity with Opportunity Zone fund structures or international trust vehicles
- Prior work in a GP-led PE real estate firm or family office
- Construction and development draw accounting experience
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or comparable real estate accounting platform
- Strong command of Excel; familiarity with financial modeling
- Experience managing external audit and tax relationships Preferred Qualifications
- CPA license strongly preferred (not required)
- Experience with international entities and multi-currency reporting
- Familiarity with Opportunity Zone fund structures or international trust vehicles
- Prior work in a GP-led PE real estate firm or family office
- Construction and development draw accounting experience
- Exposure to waterfall modeling and LP/GP capital account management Compensation & Benefits
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
About Derson Real Estate Group Derson Real Estate Group is a Boston-based boutique private equity real estate development firm with a significant discretionary mandate, active across multiple domestic and international markets. We operate an entrepreneurial, principal-led culture with a lean team and outsized individual impact. Position Overview We are seeking a highly capable Controller to serve as the financial backbone of our growing platform — overseeing multi-entity, multi-currency reporting, investor accounting, and internal controls across an active portfolio of development and value-add projects. Core Responsibilities
Own all financial reporting across DREG's domestic and international entities, including multi-currency consolidation and intercompany eliminations
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements for operating entities, development SPEs, and fund vehicles
Oversee project-level accounting for active development deals including job cost tracking, draw management, construction loan reconciliation, and budget-to-actual variance reporting
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across all entities; ensure accuracy of accruals, depreciation, amortization, and capitalized costs
Manage investor capital accounts, preferred return tracking, waterfall calculations, and quarterly LP reporting in coordination with the investment team
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on annual audits, K-1 preparation, and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance (federal, state, and international)
Administer fund-level accounting for the discretionary vehicle, including capital call and distribution mechanics, NAV calculations, and management fee reconciliation
Implement and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures appropriate for a registered PE firm operating across multiple jurisdictions
Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor contracts, payroll, and employee expense reporting
Oversee cash management including cash flow forecasting, bank account administration, wire approvals, and currency hedging coordination with international banking partners
Prepare and maintain draw packages for construction and pre-development lenders; interface directly with lenders during loan administration and covenant reporting periods
Support the investment team with financial modeling inputs, deal-level pro forma validation, and sensitivity analysis for prospective acquisitions and developments
Assist in the preparation of investor materials including quarterly reports, capital account statements, and annual financial packages
Lead or participate in system implementation and process improvement initiatives as the firm scales its platform Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Minimum 3–5 years in real estate private equity, fund accounting, or development accounting
Deep knowledge of GAAP, real estate accounting standards, and fund-level reporting
Demonstrated experience with multi-entity structures and SPE accounting
Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or comparable real estate accounting platform
Strong command of Excel; familiarity with financial modeling
Experience managing external audit and tax relationships Preferred Qualifications
CPA license strongly preferred (not required)
Experience with international entities and multi-currency reporting
Familiarity with Opportunity Zone fund structures or international trust vehicles
Prior work in a GP-led PE real estate firm or family office
Construction and development draw accounting experience
Exposure to waterfall modeling and LP/GP capital account management Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based annual bonus tied to firm and individual metrics
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer contribution
Direct access and visibility to senior leadership in a lean, high-performance environment
Own all financial reporting across DREG's domestic and international entities, including multi-currency consolidation and intercompany eliminations
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements for operating entities, development SPEs, and fund vehicles
Oversee project-level accounting for active development deals including job cost tracking, draw management, construction loan reconciliation, and budget-to-actual variance reporting
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across all entities; ensure accuracy of accruals, depreciation, amortization, and capitalized costs
Manage investor capital accounts, preferred return tracking, waterfall calculations, and quarterly LP reporting in coordination with the investment team
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on annual audits, K-1 preparation, and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance (federal, state, and international)
Administer fund-level accounting for the discretionary vehicle, including capital call and distribution mechanics, NAV calculations, and management fee reconciliation
Implement and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures appropriate for a registered PE firm operating across multiple jurisdictions
Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor contracts, payroll, and employee expense reporting
Oversee cash management including cash flow forecasting, bank account administration, wire approvals, and currency hedging coordination with international banking partners
Prepare and maintain draw packages for construction and pre-development lenders; interface directly with lenders during loan administration and covenant reporting periods
Support the investment team with financial modeling inputs, deal-level pro forma validation, and sensitivity analysis for prospective acquisitions and developments
Assist in the preparation of investor materials including quarterly reports, capital account statements, and annual financial packages
Lead or participate in system implementation and process improvement initiatives as the firm scales its platform Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Minimum 3–5 years in real estate private equity, fund accounting, or development accounting
Deep knowledge of GAAP, real estate accounting standards, and fund-level reporting
Demonstrated experience with multi-entity structures and SPE accounting
Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or comparable real estate accounting platform
Strong command of Excel; familiarity with financial modeling
Experience managing external audit and tax relationships Preferred Qualifications
CPA license strongly preferred (not required)
Experience with international entities and multi-currency reporting
Familiarity with Opportunity Zone fund structures or international trust vehicles
Prior work in a GP-led PE real estate firm or family office
Construction and development draw accounting experience
Exposure to waterfall modeling and LP/GP capital account management Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based annual bonus tied to firm and individual metrics
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer contribution
Direct access and visibility to senior leadership in a lean, high-performance environment