Assistant Controller

Full-time Houston TX or Remote $100 - $160K Based on Experience.

We are seeking a talented Assistant Controller. The right candidate will assist in managing all aspects of the company’s historical reporting, anticipatory budgeting, and financial projections under the direction of the Divisional Controller and CFO. You will act as the conscience of the division, which involves fiduciary responsibilities, business process improvement, and challenging the thinking/decisions of the entire management team.

Responsibilities:

Will own the responsibility of enforcing operating procedures and policies established by the organization.

Will report financial results in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) together with financial and accounting policies established by the company. All reporting will be due at the deadlines and in the format required by Corporate Headquarters.

Must be able to fully understand all aspects of the computerized accounting system deployed in the operating branches and utilize the system to its full capabilities.

Will be responsible for maintaining accurate budgets in the company’s computerized accounting systems, ensuring that all budgets reflect out contractual or estimated contractual liabilities at all times.

Will support the division controller as needed in the preparation and reliability of all financial projections required by corporate management.

Will take on responsibility for all banking activities, as delegated by the division controller, and must be executed following company policies and procedures.

Assistant Controller will directly supervise one or more employees in the Accounting Department. Will carry out supervisory responsibilities in line with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Additional responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Experience and Competencies:

• Experience with JD Edwards (or equivalent ERP) and advanced Excel skills

• Proficiency in Accounting Software(s), ability to analyze data, critical thinking skills

• Ability to interpret language in governing documents; Partnership Agreements, Purchase Sale Agreements, Development Agreements, Loan Agreements, Property Management Agreements

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Manage multiple tasks in a fast pace environment

• Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Understanding of full life cycle accounting of real estate projects from acquisition, development, operations, and disposition is a plus.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benefits offered by the client including but not limited to:

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Gym memberships or discounts

Employee discounts

Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs