Assistant Controller

Description

• Oversee quarterly and annual overhead allocation processes.
• Review and oversee preparation of the annual overhead budget and compilation of the final HIP budget, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with goals.
• Proactively manage cash balances and monitor upcoming capital requirements for overhead and project capital calls.
• Approve intercompany elimination entries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards.
• Oversee monthly financial statements, including development fees, overhead allocations, accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review external quarterly reporting for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Direct treasury functions, including interest rate reviews and bank account management (opening/closing).
• Review quarterly accounting information and final schedules of project costs with variance analysis.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee internal consolidation and reporting for the Intercompany Financing Program.
• Review internal consolidation and internal/external financial statements, delivering timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Ability to successfully navigate a complex infrastructure involving numerous groups and individuals, fostering collaboration and influencing stakeholders.
• Previous experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under tight deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.
• Solid background in financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance with GAAP standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred; experience in real estate or investment property accounting a plus.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• Leadership skills with experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance