Assistant Controller

J.F. Shea • Aliso Viejo, CA

316d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is primarily responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for Shea Properties residential apartment portfolio. The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000, and the Assistant Controller is also eligible to participate in the discretionary annual bonus plan. JF Shea offers a competitive benefit package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance. The Assistant Controller, as with all Shea team members, is expected to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner that is consistent with Shea Core Values and the Business Ethics, Employee Conduct and Confidentiality policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience.
• Must possess in-depth understanding of financial statements and GAAP accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Real Estate experience preferred.
• Public Accounting experience is desirable, CPA a plus.
• Experience with REIT compliance, Low Income Housing or New Market Tax Credits a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for Shea Properties residential apartment portfolio.
• Supervise and mentor the residential apartment accounting team.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements for both internal operations and external GAAP reporting.
• Manage Affordable Housing portfolio including lender, JV partner and government reporting requirements.
• Perform detailed review of key financial statement activity.
• Support VP Accounting on consolidated and joint venture audit requests.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual lender and joint venture reporting packages.
• Work with operations and development teams to support ad hoc reporting and analysis needs.
• Prepare and maintain property tax tracking schedules and manage payment process.
• Communicate month-end tasks and reporting with operations team.
• Enforce existing accounting policies and procedures as well as roll out any new policies as needed.
• Work with VP Accounting on IT system rollouts and enhancements.
• Seek continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate member capital statements and tax packages.

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree