We are looking for an Assistant Portfolio Controller to join a team on a contract basis. This position is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee close activities and maintain accurate financial reporting across a multi-property real estate portfolio. The role centers on portfolio-level accounting, financial statement analysis, and balance sheet oversight, with a strong emphasis on fixed assets and capital project accounting. Candidates with residential real estate experience are especially well suited, though commercial real estate or relevant fund accounting backgrounds may also align well.
Responsibilities:
- Direct month-end close activities for a residential property portfolio, ensuring timelines are met and reporting is complete and accurate.
- Examine financial statements and balance sheet accounts in detail to confirm accuracy, identify variances, and support reliable reporting.
- Manage accounting related to fixed assets, depreciation, capital spending, and asset capitalization for property and project activity.
- Oversee general ledger activity for multiple properties and help maintain consistency in accounting treatment across the portfolio.
- Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules tied to monthly and periodic reporting.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor property-level financial results and address accounting issues affecting portfolio performance.
- Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and assisting with financial statement audit requests and related reviews.
- 7+ years of accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting, capital expenditures, capitalization policies, and depreciation.
- Experience reviewing financial statements and balance sheet activity with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Background in real estate accounting, preferably within residential portfolios; commercial real estate experience is also acceptable.
- Experience supporting accounting operations for multi-site, multi-property, or portfolio-based entities.
- Solid understanding of general ledger processes, reconciliations, and monthly reporting controls.
- Prior exposure to fund accounting is a plus for candidates with transferable portfolio accounting experience.