Assistant Controller

Adams Property Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Property Group is seeking an Assistant Controller for a full-time, on-site role in Charleston, SC. You will maintain the multi-entity general ledger, perform month-end and year-end closes, and manage intercompany allocations to ensure accurate expense distribution.

The position requires GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, property management, and operations teams. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in real estate or multi-entity environments.
• Hands-on accounts payable and multi-entity cost allocation.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance in real estate.
• Experience documenting workflows and SOP development a plus.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and lookups.
• Clear written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform cost allocations across entities and properties for accurate expense distribution.
• Reconcile intercompany activity and process expense reimbursements.
• Process bi-weekly payroll with payroll entries, reconciliations, and HR coordination.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with external audits, filings, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Track and reconcile commission payments.
• Assist with SOP development across the accounting function.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with property management, leasing, and operations teams for reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Communication skills

Cost allocation

Intercompany

SOP development

Process improvement

Multi-entity operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Adams Property Group is a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment, development, leasing, and management firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and operating throughout the southeastern United States. The company manages a diversified portfolio of retail, industrial, mixed‑use, and self‑storage properties, with an emphasis on long‑term value creation and strategic investment opportunities. Adams Property Group is committed to developing high‑quality real estate that supports businesses, strengthens communities, and drives lasting value.

Role Description

The Assistant Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in the Charleston, South Carolina.

• Maintain the general ledger across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Perform cost allocations across entities and properties to ensure accurate expense distribution.
• Reconcile intercompany activity and process expense reimbursements.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, including payroll entries, reconciliations, and reporting in coordination with HR and external providers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with external audits, fax filings, and compliance with financial reporting standards and internal policies.
• Track and reconcile commission payments.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the accounting function.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with property management, leasing, and operations teams to gather information needed for accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience preferably in real estate, property management or a multi-entity environment
• Hands on experience with accounts payable and multi-entity cost allocation
• Candidates should possess knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance processes relevant to real estate and property management operations.
• Experience documenting workflows and contributing to SOP developments a plus
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
• Experience with property management or ERP accounting software preferred
• Candidates should possess clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, property management, and development teams.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.