Senior Accountant Assistant Controller

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Location: Chantilly, VA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate Investment / Non-Profit Affiliated
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join a small, high-performing accounting team supporting a stable, long-standing real estate investment organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small-team environment, enjoys broad responsibilities, and is ready to take on increased ownership of financial operations.

You will support the CFO in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for a national portfolio of office, industrial, and commercial real‑estate assets. This position includes full involvement in month‑end close, property accounting, consolidations, lease accounting, and preparation of financial statements. The right candidate will grow into a true Assistant Controller.

• Perform full-cycle accounting for multiple entities and properties.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure GAAP‑compliant financial records.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

• Manage accounting for office, industrial, retail, and land assets.
• Track fixed assets, capital improvements, depreciation, and disposals.
• Prepare property‑level operating results and variance analysis.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and real‑estate partnerships.

• Maintain lease schedules and ensure compliance with ASC 842.
• Record tenant billings, adjustments, rent escalations, and common‑area reconciliations.
• Coordinate with property management on occupancy, tenant changes, and lease terms.

• Prepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist the CFO with consolidated reporting across multiple entities.
• Support annual budget preparation and forecasting.

• Support annual financial audits and work directly with external auditors.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls, accounting policies, and documented processes.

• Utilize Yardi for property and portfolio accounting.
• Sage experience is a plus (but not required).
• Assist in workflows to improve accuracy, reporting speed, and automation.

• Work closely with CFO, senior leadership, and property management teams.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and real‑estate investment modeling as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Accounting strongly preferred).
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience; real estate or property accounting is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP
  ; exposure to consolidations and multi‑entity environments.
• Proficiency with Yardi required;
  Sage experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with fixed‑asset accounting, lease accounting, and month‑end close.
• Ability to work hands‑on in a small‑team environment with high ownership.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly.

• Competitive salary based on experience (market range typically $95K–$120K+ depending on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, mission‑driven organization with a 140+ year history.
• Small, collaborative team with high visibility and growth potential.
• Opportunity to grow into an Assistant Controller or Controller role.

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Works well in a tight‑knit team and likes variety in their day.
• Wants exposure to the full accounting cycle
  , not just a piece of it.
• Enjoys real‑estate portfolios and multi‑entity accounting.
• Wants to learn directly from an experienced CFO.
• Thrives in a stable, mission‑driven, military‑supporting organization.