Assistant Controller

Asset Living • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant Controller provides leadership and coordination for property financial statements for a group of clients. This role leads a team of accountants and regularly interacts with clients and auditors. In collaboration with other Assistant Controllers, the position ensures that accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role is safety-sensitive and may be subject to additional compliance requirements. The job description is a guide rather than an all-inclusive or permanent list of duties, and responsibilities may be modified or expanded at a supervisor’s request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Previous third-party multifamily property management experience.
• Previous experience leading or managing a team of accountants.
• Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative, and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of financial concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• CPA eligibility or a CPA credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting for a specific team of accountants.
• Ensure financial statements are delivered by required client delivery dates.
• Communicate with clients about property financial performance and respond to accounting questions.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements prepared by the accounting team.
• Supervise reviews of rent rolls, bank statement reconciliations, and monthly operating results against budgets.
• Coordinate with operational team members to prepare and approve financial budgets for each property.
• Coordinate with the Controller, CFO, and other Assistant Controllers to establish and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the short and long term.
• Participate in hiring and annual performance reviews for Senior Accountants, Accountants, and Junior Accountants.
• Manage efficiency and make staffing recommendations to meet performance metrics.
• Support Assistant Controllers in responding to financial audit requests and recommend procedural improvements.

What This Job Offers

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