Assistant Controller

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a real estate and property organization on a Contract basis. This role will support core accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely monthly reporting. The position is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who is comfortable analyzing balances, improving documentation, and working across multiple areas of the close process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead key activities within the monthly close cycle, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Produce financial reports and supporting analyses to highlight trends, explain fluctuations, and support management decision-making.
• Perform variance analysis across accounts and reporting periods to identify unusual movements and confirm the integrity of financial data.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy by reviewing account activity, validating classifications, and supporting adjustments where needed.
• Assist with insurance-related accounting and other real estate industry matters, including reconciliation work tied to organizational entities and property activity.
• Strengthen accounting operations by creating clear process documentation and participating in reviews of internal controls.
• Use advanced Excel functions to organize data, reconcile accounts, and prepare reporting schedules.
• Support accounting workflows within Yardi or similar property accounting platforms, including reconciliation and reporting tasks as needed.
• Prior experience in an Assistant Controller or senior-level accounting role, preferably within real estate or property management environments.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger activity, and financial statement support.
• Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and variance analysis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience preparing financial reporting packages and explaining account fluctuations through clear analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including practical use of formulas.
• Familiarity with process documentation and internal control review within an accounting function.
• Yardi experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a Contract role.