Assistant Controller

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join a growing organization in the greater Philadelphia area.

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate properties
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review monthly work papers, journal entries, and bank reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
• Perform and review allocations of shared corporate expenses across multiple properties.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card activity and related expense allocations.
• Monitor real estate taxes, insurance, replacement reserves, and other property-level financial obligations.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to review, process, and record payroll activity.
• Review vendor payments to ensure appropriate authorization and accounting treatment.
• Assist with property and investment fund distributions.
• Support quarterly property valuation processes.
• Prepare and review audited property-level financial statements while coordinating with external auditors.
• Mentor, develop, and oversee members of the accounting and accounts payable teams.
• Help strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and support implementation of new technologies.
• Partner closely with Asset Management and Property Management teams by providing financial analysis and operational support.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive real estate accounting experience
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• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Fund accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with Yardi and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of real estate operations, property management, and investment accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• High-visibility role partnering directly with executive leadership.
• Broad exposure to property accounting, corporate accounting, and investment fund reporting.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop an accounting team while helping improve processes and internal controls.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment within a well-established multifamily real estate investment platform.