Assistant Controller

Collective/Great States • Fargo, ND

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Collective is a growing property management company managing apartment communities and commercial properties across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. The Assistant Controller is a hands-on accounting leader responsible for corporate financials for Collective and its affiliated development company, Great States Development. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role owns corporate close, financial statements, and related controls, and leads the accounts payable team supporting multifamily and commercial properties. The position partners with leadership on cash flow, budgeting, and financial performance, and focuses on accuracy, process improvement, and team development.

The role is based in Collective’s support office and requires regular office hours. Physical demands include extended periods of desk and computer work and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Business acumen.
• Communication proficiency.
• Ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Real estate or property management accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing an accounts payable function is preferred.
• AppFolio experience is preferred.
• Experience using AI tools to automate or improve accounting workflows is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close and financial statements for Collective and its affiliated development company.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation using AppFolio, Excel, and AI tools.
• Prepare and review corporate account reconciliations, including management fee revenue, corporate overhead, and payroll allocations.
• Manage intercompany activity and allocations between entities.
• Monitor corporate cash balances and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare the annual corporate budget and analyze budget-to-actual results with leadership.
• Lead, train, and develop the accounts payable team and oversee the property AP process, including invoice approvals, payment runs, and vendor relationships.
• Serve as a resource to the property accounting team on complex transactions, reconciliations, and month-end close questions.
• Coordinate annual tax return preparation and serve as the primary contact for external CPAs and auditors for corporate entities.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Complete special projects and reports for the Director of Accounting and leadership.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options.
• Supplementary insurance.
• 401(k) with vested company match starting at 3%.
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior