Assistant Controller

Position Title:

Assistant Controller (within Property Industry)

Location:

Mclean, VA - hybrid position Assignment Type:
Direct Hire Benefits

Addison Group's client has benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in real estate or property accounting
• At least five years of demonstrated success leading and managing teams
• Extensive experience in affordable housing, multifamily, or property management accounting environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• In-depth understanding and practical application of GAAP standards
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and similar functions
• Hands-on experience with property management and accounting systems
• Prior experience using Yardi is a strong plus
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities

• Monitor the financial performance of a diverse property portfolio
• Oversee the daily accounting activities of a team of Property Accountants, including the review and approval of monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, wire transactions, and related deliverables, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met
• Serve as a primary point of contact for third-party clients, addressing inquiries related to financial reporting, distributions, business license filings, personal property tax filings, and other tax-related matters
• Lead the onboarding of newly acquired properties and manage property dispositions, including sales or management transitions, with responsibility for preparing accurate sale pr orations
• Collaborate closely with the operations team on annual budgeting, reforecasting, cash draw requests, and the preparation of financial statements
• Provide leadership to a team of Property Accountants through coaching, training, performance management, goal setting, and corrective action when necessary
• Partner with the VP of Property Accounting to support monthly close, year-end processes, and audit requirements
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines across several property management and accounting systems
• Apply a strong working knowledge of GAAP and relevant industry standards to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting