About TPGTPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities. TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. The quality of our investments and our ability to build great companies depend on the originality of our insights. Reaching our firm’s full potential means supporting every team member to bring the fullness of their unique perspective to their work and to our community. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies. Description of PositionTPG Real Estate Finance is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Controller to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for the oversight of accounting, operational, and financial reporting functions for our Real Estate Finance vehicles. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners, ensuring excellence in financial accuracy and compliance within a fast-paced, institutional environment.
Principal Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate with third-party administrators in the preparation and review of monthly NAV estimates, quarterly financial statements, and investor reporting, ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP and TPG standards. Perform and review complex calculations including management fees, expense allocations, and General Partner promote/carried interest distributions. Review quarterly and annual audited financial statements, including footnote disclosures and supplemental schedules; serve as the primary point of contact for fund year-end audits. Act as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, consulting with external auditors and tax advisors on complex transactions and evolving regulatory issues. Review and approve capital call and distribution calculations, ensuring all notices and summaries are in strict compliance with the Fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) and distribution waterfalls. Partner with the Investor Relations team to fulfill bespoke reporting requests and provide high-level financial data for investor inquiries. Coordinate extensively with TPG’s internal tax, legal, valuation, and operational teams to support deal closings, valuation committees, and regulatory compliance filings. Identify and implement process enhancements to improve the scale and efficiency of the accounting and reporting functions.
Requirements:
5-8 years of relevant financial services experience, ideally beginning in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) followed by a role within private equity or real estate investment management.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA license is highly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with industry-standard accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, Investran, or MRI).Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information for non-accounting stakeholders.
A proactive, no-task-too-small attitude with the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
Unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and operationally rigorous, with a strong instinct for data integrity and process discipline. They are intellectually curious about lending mechanics and asset performance, comfortable owning multiple workstreams simultaneously, and able to communicate findings clearly to deal team members and senior management. They see process gaps as problems to solve and take initiative in building solutions. It is expected that the annual base salary for this role will range from $135,000 – $165,000. Base salary is one component of TPG’s competitive total rewards package which typically includes discretionary compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Other incentives may also be available to certain eligible employees.
