Assistant Controller

The Quest Organization; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing multifamily and affordable housing developer is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join its accounting team. This role involves managing financial reporting, project accounting, and ensuring compliance with regulations in affordable housing. The ideal candidate will support development projects and lead efforts in financial management.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience within real estate development.
• Strong understanding of construction/development accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support development projects through due diligence and financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly construction draw packages and closing draws.
• Ensure compliance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

RealPage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Quest Organization provided pay range

This range is provided by The Quest Organization. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Rapidly growing multifamily & affordable housing developer is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This role will support the financial management of real estate development and construction projects, with a focus on affordable housing. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage project accounting, and support the successful closing and conversion of projects from development through stabilization.

Responsibilities:

• Support development projects through due diligence, financial analysis, and insurance documentation tracking
• Review and prepare monthly construction draw packages and closing draws
• Set up new projects in the RealPage ERP system
• Prepare cost certifications and place-in-service (PIS) entries
• Lead efforts to convert construction loans to permanent financing
• Track and collect capital contributions from partners and investors
• Ensure compliance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) regulations
• Provide timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Assist with invoice coding, job cost reconciliation, and audit preparation
• Maintain insurance documentation for all development projects
• Train and support accounting staff
• Respond to stakeholder and auditor requests as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience within real estate development; public accounting experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of construction/development accounting and job cost tracking
• Experience with ERP systems (RealPage preferred)
• Familiarity with LIHTC regulations and affordable housing compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

• Industries

  Construction and Real Estate

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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