Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a well known REIT firm. They are growing and is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our accounting leadership team. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with the Controller and CFO, with broad responsibility across accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, systems, and team development.

As Assistant Controller, you’ll lead the monthly close process, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, support audits and tax compliance, drive process improvements, and help scale best-in-class accounting practices as our portfolio continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee monthly GAAP and tax-basis closes for property, fund, and management entities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and close deliverables
• Lead CAM reconciliations and related reporting
• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a key contact with external auditors
• Evaluate complex and non-routine transactions under GAAP
• Support accounting policy updates and internal control initiatives
• Partner with external tax advisors on projections, compliance, and filings
• Support treasury activities related to partnership distributions
• Drive process improvements and system optimization (Yardi Voyager)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Property Management, Leasing, Treasury, and Investor Relations
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team

What We’re Looking For

Recruiting Solution Incorporated (RSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, or race.