Description

The Corporate Assistant Controller is responsible for the daily operations of the corporate accounting office as they manage the company’s accounting and financial activities.

Their duties include producing financial summary statements, forecasting a company’s financial health, overseeing the collection of fees & payment of corporate bills, managing corporate operating and money market accounts, and supporting the VP of Finance and Accounting.

This role will have high visibility as it will touch all facets of F&A. 

Requirements

• Manage corporate accounting department.
• Maintain corporate books and corporate accounting procedures.
• Oversee collection of management fees and payment of corporate bills.
• Reconcile corporate bank accounts, evaluate cash flow, and manage the company's receivables.
• Responsible for performing, reviewing, and coordinating the accounting transactions related to payroll and rebilling of properties.
• Build and maintain corporate budget and forecast.
• Initiate bank wires, ACHs, EFTs, and checks.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate system of internal control over financial and reporting activities.
• Oversee corporate accounts payable and corporate credit card processing.
• Oversee and mentor current corporate accounting staff of three, including hiring new staff as needed, providing ongoing training, and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Review current policies and processes for best practices and identify areas for improved efficiencies.
• Create and implement Accounting Standard Operating Procedures in collaboration with other department leaders.
• Participate in the coordination of property onboarding and offboarding.
• Collaborate and build relationships with a variety of internal constituents, including the President, Operations, HR, Client Services, and other department heads.
• Meet and communicate with clients regarding accounting issues
• Track and communicate progress on key tasks and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of accounting principles, laws/regulations, and GAAP
• 5 years of accounting experience
• CPA or master’s degree in accounting/finance 
• Must have the ability to maintain the utmost level of confidentiality.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (XLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, formulas, etc.)
• Familiarity with real estate is strongly preferred but not required.
• Keen problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making in a complex organization; demonstrated resourcefulness to achieve goals with limited guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple activities/projects concurrently and prioritize accordingly.
• Tech savvy – familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Yardi, digital workload management, and comfortable learning new software programs
• Communication skills to effectively work with clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with numbers and giving insight into results.
• An accessible, visible, and flexible management style that inspires trust and confidence in staff to work hard and well together.
• Positive attitude and open to feedback necessary for continued growth and development
• Intellectually curious, self-starter who is not afraid to seek out projects independently.

Preferred but not required:

• Yardi Voyageur Experience
• 2 years of experience managing a team