Assistant Controller

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintain company financial policies & procedures by providing direction to accounting functions 
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual consolidated financial statements including results analysis 
• Assist with periodic forecasting, annual budget process and other ad hoc financial analysis 
• Manage and coach property accounting staff, serving as escalation point in resolution of complex financial transactions 
• Responsible for cash management, including cash flow, bank reconciliation review, cash receipts and AR audits 
• Manage accounting staff in monthly reconciliation of GL accounts to ensure accuracy of accounting records 
• Assist with development, review & maintenance of internal controls for the company 
• Coordinate and review month end close process for all reporting entities & locations 
• Cooperate with external auditors as needed 
• Prepare and submit miscellaneous tax compliance filings
• Participate in staff & other meetings with internal & external business partners 
• Assist in training staff on new accounting policies and procedures 
• Work closely with corporate operations staff to ensure accurate & timely financial reporting 
• Always work with attention to detail, efficiency & ability to adjust as priorities change 
• Other duties as assigned by management 

Preferred Knowledge and Skills 

• Public accounting and CPA license 
• Real estate or property management experience as it relates to accounting 
• YARDI software experience 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting 
• 5 years accounting experience, including prior experience managing staff 
• Strong knowledge of account reconciliation, AP/AR and payroll processing 
• Technical and detailed knowledge of finance, financial planning, GAAP accounting and tax 
• Experience with multi-entity & multi-site accounting & reporting 
• Excellent computer skills including intermediate/advanced MS Excel knowledge 
• Demonstrates ability to be highly accurate and shows pride in work product 
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining professional with internal and external customers & peers