Assistant Controller - Real Estate Accounting

Join a Trusted Real Estate Group with 25+ Years of Success!

Are you a rising finance professional ready to leave public accounting for a more rewarding and balanced role? We're partnering with a respected, long-established property group to find their next Assistant Controller someone eager to grow within a tight-knit, friendly team that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous development.

This is a career-advancing role with hands-on exposure to all areas of accounting and finance in a dynamic real estate environment.

What You'll Do:

• Accounting Operations: Manage full-cycle AP, AR, general ledger, and cash flow.
• Lease Administration: Enter, reconcile, and analyze lease data to ensure proper rent recovery across commercial and residential portfolios.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, perform bank reconciliations, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• System Management: Utilize Avid Exchange and Avid GL to automate audits, inspections, and corrections.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting controls.

Who Are You:

• Background in Public Accounting (13 years ideal)

• Experience in Real Estate Accounting

• Proficient with Avid GL, GAAP standards, and financial statement prep

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn

• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

• CPA certification or CPA-eligible status

• Prior experience with lease abstraction and reconciliation

• Familiarity with Worksmart PEO systems (not required)

30/60/90 Day Plan:

• First 30 Days: Get familiar with lease input, rent collection, bill approvals, and financial reporting processes.
• By 60 Days: Take ownership of monthly reporting cycles and start supporting reconciliations.
• By 90 Days: Begin overseeing cash management, budget support, and deeper analysis tasks.

Ready to make your move from public accounting to a fulfilling role in real estate finance?
Apply now and take the next step in your career with a company that invests in your growth.