Asst Controller role

JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Controller, GT-3, is responsible for providing high-level support to the Controller and CFO as they manage the accounting and financial activities for a specific REIT.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting for Senior ManagementComplete the financial statement consolidation processTreasury managementPurchase accounting and onboarding for acquisitionsMaintain and develop SOX and administrative policies and procedures that streamline the accounting processesAssist management to institute best practices for accounting functionsAssist in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis budget vs. actualsSupport SEC filings - offering documents and financial statementCoordinate and manage external financial auditsSupport the financing of real estate assetsWork with a multitude of internal departments - accounting, operations, legal, acquisitions, investor relations, etc.Performs other related duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have supervisorial duties.REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Strong knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.Thorough understanding of, and ability to adhere to, generally accepted accounting principles.Ability to perform technical accounting research.ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMust be legally authorized to work in the hiring country (United States or Canada).EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience required.Certified Public Accountant, or be in the process of licensure, preferred but not required.2-5 years Public Accounting and/or public company experience preferred but not required.Real Estate experience, specifically with REIT's, preferred but not required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.