Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where real estate, construction, and finance intersect—and you’re trusted to make things happen?

We’re partnered with a growing organization in the real estate, property management, and construction space that’s looking for a sharp, proactive Assistant Controller to help lead their accounting function. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong technical chops, sound judgment, and the confidence to jump in wherever needed.

This position plays a key role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening internal controls, and supporting leadership with accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple entities and projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the monthly close process across multiple properties, projects, and entities

Prepare and review journal entries and financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Oversee real estate, property management, and construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, project billings, and capital expenditures

Perform and review CAM reconciliations and tenant billings

Reconcile balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and consolidations

Help develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures

Assist with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

Provide financial insight to support operational and project-level decisions

Support system improvements, automation, and process enhancements

Take on special projects as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)

4–6+ years of accounting experience in real estate, property management, or construction

Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, AppFolio, Buildertrend (required)

Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas)

Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, CAM reconciliations, and project billings

Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Proactive, independent, and comfortable taking ownership

Clear communicator who collaborates well with operations and leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.