Controller

American Capital Group•Bellevue, WA

6h•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in Bellevue, Washington in 1987, American Capital Group stands proud as a leader in real estate development. With over three decades of dedicated service, our expertise shines in the realm of multifamily community development. To date, we have crafted over 100 multifamily properties across twelve states, managing 25+ of these properties in four Western states. Our success stems from our comprehensive approach. We handle every aspect of real estate development in-house, encompassing Acquisitions, Development, Architectural Design and Engineering, Construction Management, Property Management, and Asset Management. This integrated strategy has solidified our position as an industry trailblazer. At ACG, our teams leverage modern technology and AI tools to automate routine work, surface insights faster, and free up time for high‑impact, human problem‑solving. Through AI and other technology, we have been able to reduce the times our teams spend in tracking and reporting, coordination, management of documentation, and internal process support. We don’t replace people with technology – we use AI as a smart assistant so our teams can collaborate better, make data‑informed decisions, and focus on the work that matters most. We are looking for people who are curious and innovative, excited to experiment with new tools, and passionate about using technology to drive our company forward. For a deeper insight into our journey and achievements, we invite you to explore our website. https://www.acg.com Position Overview Schedule – Monday – Friday 7am to 4pm - Flexibility to work additional hours may be required to meet company/project needs. On-Site Requirement: This position requires physical presence at our corporate office during office hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting is required.
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably within real estate development, investment management, or fund administration.
Advanced understanding of GAAP, consolidation accounting, and fund-level financial reporting.
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to senior leadership.
Strong understanding of institutional investor and lender requirements, including audit, compliance, and financial covenant reporting.
Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Intacct, or Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and high attention to detail.
Experience leading ERP implementations or system upgrades.
Knowledge of real estate tax accounting, cost segregation, and partnership structures.
Strong understanding of fund waterfalls, investor reporting, and promote structures.
Proven success in improving accounting processes, efficiency, and data transparency.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple company departments.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Experience with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead corporate and fund accounting across multi-entity real estate structures.
Ensure GAAP compliance and integrity of all financial data and statements.
Own monthly/quarterly/annual close; drive timely, accurate consolidations and eliminations.
Prepare consolidated financials for all entities and affiliated ventures.
Analyze revenue, costs, overhead, and margins; deliver insights to improve profitability.
Maintain chart of accounts architecture enabling entity and consolidated reporting.
Partner with leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, and multi-year plans.
Provide variance analysis and commentary versus budget/forecast.
Model scenarios for new initiatives, developments, and capital allocation.
Monitor company and project-level cash flow and liquidity needs.
Oversee fund accounting: capital calls, distributions, allocations, promote/waterfalls.
Produce investor/lender reporting packages and handle financial inquiries.
Coordinate external audits, reviews, and third-party administrator/lender requests.
Manage treasury: banking relationships, cash forecasting, intercompany funding.
Ensure debt covenant compliance and accurate financing reporting.
Design and enforce internal controls, approval hierarchies, and segregation of duties.
Oversee tax compliance and coordinate filings with external advisors.
Improve systems (e.g., Intacct/Yardi), integrations, automation, and data integrity.
Build, mentor, and structure high-performing corporate/property/fund accounting teams.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, translating analyses into actionable decisions.

Benefits

Competitive starting wages (listed above).
A company-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion.
A positive work environment where employee’s contributions are valued.
A fun culture with team building activities and events.
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employer pays 85% of employee’s premium.
401k contribution opportunity with an annual company match.
Paid sick leave accrual equivalent to 1.33 hours for every 30 hours worked (~11 days per year).
Paid vacation starting at three weeks and increasing with tenure.
14 paid holidays, including 2 personal holidays of your choice.
Comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.