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About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization. This role assists in managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and monitoring internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Coordinate and assist with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with operations and leasing departments to develop and enhance KPI reporting.
- Lead presentations of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis, explaining drivers of performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations in an understandable manner for non-accounting audiences.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
- Assist in managing fixed assets, accruals, and other accounting functions.
- Provide leadership to 10+ member accounting team.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA designation preferred or in progress.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (Yardi preferred).
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting financial analyses to non-financial audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience in real estate or property management.
- Experience in Yardi or similar real estate ERP.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
Skills
- GAAP
- Financial Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting/ERP systems
- Yardi
- Month-end close
- Reconciliations
- Financial statement preparation
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Fixed asset management
- Accruals
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
- Real estate accounting
- Property management accounting
- Pivot tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Financial modeling
- Leadership
- Team development
Experience Level
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation preferred or in progress
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 – $150,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities