Assistant Property Controller
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant
Assistant Property Controller
A well-established affordable housing owner/developer is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Property Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting functions across a growing affordable housing portfolio. This individual will play a key role in overseeing property-level accounting operations, ensuring compliance with affordable housing regulations, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in affordable housing accounting, experience working with multi-entity real estate portfolios, and the ability to operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience with affordable housing programs including LIHTC, HUD, and other regulated housing structures is required. Yardi experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities- Assist with oversight of accounting operations for a portfolio of affordable housing properties and related entities
- Review monthly financial statements, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, HDC, bond-financed, and other affordable housing regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with property management teams, asset management, development, and external auditors
- Review and analyze property operating results, budgets, variances, and cash flow activity
- Assist with preparation of lender, investor, and regulatory reporting packages
- Support annual audits, tax return preparation, and investor reporting requirements
- Monitor internal controls and accounting policies to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Assist with process improvements and implementation of accounting best practices
- Mentor and support junior accounting staff as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA a plus
- 5+ years of real estate accounting experience with significant exposure to affordable housing
- Strong knowledge of LIHTC and affordable housing accounting/reporting requirements required
- Experience with multi-entity and partnership accounting structures
- Yardi experience strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
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