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Assistant Controller

The Bolton Group
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

Seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to lead real estate accounting for a growing real estate platform – spanning development projects, active assets, PE flows, and investment funds.


Position Highlights - Assistant Controller:

  • Manages financial ops and reporting across multifamily development projects, community property management, and investment fund accounting.
  • Liaison with property management, asset management, external audit, and third parties
  • Monitor development project KPIs, funding, and budgets
  • People Manager experience to lead daily accounting activities
  • Continuous improvement mindset


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Advanced degrees preferred)
  • 8 years of relevant experience (real estate development, PE flows, and fund accounting)
  • US GAAP
  • Demonstrated people management skills (coaching, mentoring small teams)
  • Proficient in industry ERP strong Excel skills
  • Excellent communicator
  • CPA, CPA track, or CMA a plus!


Benefits:

  • Performance Bonus
  • **Relocation Assistance Available**
  • Comprehensive Benefit Program
  • Excellent Growth Potential


All qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.

Salary : $125,000 - $140,000

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