Assistant Controller - Real Estate

Assistant Controller - Real Estate

Rapidly growing real estate private equity firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support corporate and property-level accounting across a national portfolio of over 3,000 units including a joint venture platform. This role offers significant exposure to fund accounting, financial reporting, debt compliance, and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at both the property and fund levels, including variance analyses.


• Support senior leadership in daily general accounting operations and oversight of a small accounting team.


• Identify key financial issues and communicate insights to the executive team.


• Partner with Asset Management and other teams to consolidate financial information at the corporate level.


• Monitor debt agreements and ensure lender compliance.


• Assist with cash management, including preparing monthly cash flow projections.


• Support the annual budgeting process and related financial planning activities.


• Assist with annual audits, investor reporting, and accounting system enhancements.


• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and corporate compliance processes.


• Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to a high-performance accounting environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting


• 5+ years of real estate accounting experience, multifamily preferred


• CPA preferred


• Strong experience preparing monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting.


• Ability to build and refine financial reporting systems and processes.


• Solid understanding of GAAP and relevant tax regulations.


• Knowledge of AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting functions.


• Experience with Rent Manager and/or QuickBooks Online a plus


• Proven ability to produce accurate, timely work in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.