Assistant Controller - Internal Reporting

Job Description

Job Description

This position oversees all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for both property and corporate accounting. This role manages the Property Accounting team and Corporate Accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP. Key responsibilities include supervising journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and internal reporting, while also coordinating with other departments to maintain cross-functional alignment. The Assistant Controller supports audit processes, drives system and process improvements, and helps implement and maintain internal controls. Success in this role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties and Qualifications

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for both property- and corporate-level accounting functions.
• Supervise and develop a team of property accountants and corporate accounting staff, including performance reviews, coaching, and workflow oversight.
• Oversee the preparation of internal financial reporting packages, including budget vs. actual analyses and variance explanations.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all transactions related to real estate operations, capital projects, tenant improvements, and corporate activities.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with property managers, regional directors, asset management, and other departments to ensure proper reporting and cross-functional alignment.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with SOX.
• Support the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Contribute to system improvements, automation, and best practice initiatives for reporting and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects, acquisitions, and integration efforts as needed.
• Prepares accounting reports, and increasingly complex accounting analyses with related spreadsheets or applications input and identifies and resolves issues
• Understands organizational structure of the Company
• Research and resolves basic accounting issues and transactions including related internal controls
• Meets deadlines and work well in a fast-paced environment to produce accurate results

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