Aaron is a director with Baker Tilly’s private equity fund services practice. With more than 20 years of specialized experience in real estate accounting and fund administration, Aaron is a seasoned professional with deep expertise across a wide range of real estate investment vehicles. He has extensive knowledge of open-ended real estate funds and non-traded real estate investment trust (REITs), along with hands-on experience managing both debt and equity fund structures. His skill set includes net asset value (NAV) calculations, income allocations, capital account maintenance and investor reporting requirements.
Throughout his career, Aaron has demonstrated proficiency in navigating complex fund and fee structures, including tiered waterfall models, performance-based incentive fees and multi-layered partnership agreements. Having worked with clients ranging from boutique fund managers to global real estate investment firms, Aaron brings a practical and strategic approach to fund administration.
- Applies advanced knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance for both operating and non-operating real estate models, including investment property and development assets
- Participated in successful lift-out of accounting back-office operations, including transition planning, knowledge transfer, and integration of systems and processes; oversaw the onboarding and training of new team members, ensuring seamless continuity of fund accounting functions and adherence to internal controls and compliance standards
- Trusted advisor to clients and senior leadership on the complexities of open-ended real estate funds, ensuring strategic alignment with fund objectives and evolving market standards in both debt and equity strategies
- Proficient in Yardi Voyager (Commercial and Investment Accounting modules), Investran and MRI, leveraging each platform to support full-cycle real estate accounting, including fund consolidations, investor reporting, and performance analysis across diverse portfolios
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)