Assistant Controller

Our client, a growing real estate company in Fort Lauderdale, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their growing team. They are an excellent organization with a large portfolio of properties and the Assistant Controller will join a well-groomed team. They offer solid benefits and opportunities to grow in your career!

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$110k - $115k

Position Overview:

The Assistant Controller will handle all accounting and reporting corporate entity aspects. Dozens of smaller entities and properties roll up into the corporate books.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller:

• The Assistant Controller will analyze the general ledger, calculate accruals, and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and analyze variances.
• The Assistant Controller will provide monthly P&L commentary and variance analysis.
• Assist in the internal and external audits.
• The Assistant Controller will manage relationships and liaise with external customers (Operations and Finance team, Auditors).
• Participate in projects to continue to improve close process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Record monthly accrual entries.
• Review and reconcile the general ledger.
• Assist with payables, writing checks, posting entries, bank recs, monthly financials, working audits, and intercompany transactions.
• Have an understanding of how government money is funded and the regulations under government.
• Oversee the development arm of the business income.
• Refinance of assets, construction, lots of finance sourcing, construction draws, and flows up to consolidated reports.

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• 7 years minimum of experience in real estate accounting.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid holidays.