Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller, Real Estate Accounting

Location: Bethesda, Columbia, or Baltimore, MD (Hybrid – 1-2 days per week in office)

A real estate nonprofit organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to support accounting operations for its development, asset management, and property management functions. This role will focus on consolidations and multi-entity accounting and reports to the Controller.

• Maintain books and records for multiple entities
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
• Coordinate with external auditors
• Prepare schedules for tax filings
• Support accounting for real estate transactions (pre-development, acquisitions, dispositions, consolidations)
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Mentor junior accounting staff
• Ensure compliance with internal controls
  
  Assist with accounting policy updates and process improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred
• 5‑7 years of accounting/finance experience (3+ years considered for strong candidates)
• Experience with multi‑entity consolidations and GAAP
• Public accounting and real estate/partnership accounting experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required, Workday experience a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills