Assistant Controller

Suntex Marina Investors, Llc; Dallas (TX); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Suntex Marinas in Dallas, TX, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead consolidated financial reporting for a multi-entity marina portfolio. The role blends Capex and fixed-asset accounting with technical research, corporate close, and audit support.

You will collaborate with FP&A, Development, Treasury, Tax and senior leadership to resolve complex accounting matters, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements using NetSuite and related close tools.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university.
• Active CPA license is required.
• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong command of US GAAP with experience writing technical memos.
• Experience managing external audits and supporting internal control programs.
• Experience with fixed asset and construction-in-progress accounting; real estate/multi-site preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with NetSuite, lease accounting software, and Workiva is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Capex accounting ownership across development projects and depreciation commencement.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly Capex packages and budgets vs. actuals.
• Oversee fixed asset subledger integrity, roll forwards, and impairments.
• Support corporate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Research and document positions on complex transactions under US GAAP.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for review by VP and auditors.
• Monitor new FASB standards and assess impact.
• Review significant contracts, leases, and amendments for implications.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures manual.
• Support internal and external audit programs and lender reporting.
• Prepare consolidated and entity-level US GAAP financial statements and disclosures.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities using NetSuite.

Conocimientos

US GAAP

Excel

Written communication

Leadership

Deadline management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Herramientas

NetSuite

Lease accounting software

Workiva

Descripción del empleo

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Accounting Professional Home Office, Dallas, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5920

JOB posting

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Corporate and Technical Accounting

Position Purpose :

The Assistant Controller is a senior member of the corporate accounting team. This role is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s consolidated financial reporting across a multi-entity marina portfolio. The Assistant Controller combines oversight of development project accounting and capital expenditure accounting and reporting with contributions to technical accounting research, corporate close procedures, and both internal and external audits. This role works closely with Property Controllers, FP&A, Development and Construction, Treasury, Tax, and senior leadership. This role is expected to resolve complex accounting matters, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Capital Expenditure Reporting
  • Own the Capex accounting and reporting process across development and redevelopment projects; this covers project set up, CIP tracking, placed-in-service transfers, and depreciation commencement
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly Capex reporting packages, including budget-to-actual and committed-versus-spent analysis, for leadership, lenders, and investors
  • Apply the capitalization policy to project costs, including capitalized interest (ASC 835-20), ground rent and property taxes during construction, internal labor, and soft costs
  • Oversee fixed asset subledger integrity, roll forwards, impairment indicators (ASC 360), asset retirements, and accounting for casualty losses and insurance recoveries
  • Work with the Development and Operations departments to make sure project spend is coded correctly and supported by documentation
• Corporate Accounting and Close
  • Assist with the corporate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including the close calendar, review of journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist with the analysis and classification of any non-routine transactions
  • Review corporate accruals, prepaid and amortization schedules, debt and interest accounting, and allocations
• Technical Accounting
  • Research and document positions on complex and non-routine transactions under US GAAP; areas include leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), consolidation/VIE (ASC 810), business combinations and asset acquisitions (ASC 805), and derivatives and equity instruments (ASC 815/480)
  • Prepare technical accounting memos in house format for review by the VP and the external auditors
  • Monitor new and upcoming FASB standards, assess their impact, and prepare for implementation
  • Review significant contracts, leases, and amendments for accounting implications, including lease abstraction and classification
  • Maintain and update the Company’s accounting policies and procedures manual
• Internal and External Audit
  • Support the internal audit program; this includes risk assessment, control design and documentation (RCMs and narratives), testing, and remediation tracking
  • Assist with the external audit, including preparing documentation, timelines, walkthroughs, and resolution of audit findings for annual audits and any interim reviews
  • Coordinate lender, compliance, and entity-level audits, as well as landlord or percentage-rent audits where required
• Prepare consolidated and entity-level US GAAP financial statements, including footnote disclosures and supporting schedules
• Prepare lender reporting and covenant compliance calculations and support board and investor reporting packages
• Prepare flux and variance analysis with clear commentary for management
• Find opportunities to streamline reporting through system improvements and automation using NetSuite and the reporting and close tools in use
• Complete ad hoc projects
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from four (4)-year college or university is required
• Active CPA license is required
• Must have eight or more (8+) years of progressive accounting experience
• Must have a strong command of US GAAP with demonstrated experience writing technical accounting memos
• Must have experience managing external audits and supporting internal audit and control programs
• Must have experience with fixed asset and construction-in-progress accounting; real estate, hospitality, or multi-site industry experience is strongly preferred
• Must have experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiarity with NetSuite, lease accounting software, and financial reporting tools (e.g., Workiva) is a plus; familiarity in using AI tools is a plus
• Must have excellent written communication, including the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accountants
• Must have the ability to manage several deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Must have a collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing staff
• Must have a willingness to work additional hours during close and audit periods, or where is otherwise deemed necessary

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to independently lift, carry, push, and pull up to ten (10) pounds on occasion
• This individual is located in an office environment generally seated at a desk with a chair for multiple hours or spend most of the workday on foot if traveling to a marina location
• Must be able to swim or willing to wear a personal floatation device when visiting marina site locations
• Must be able to travel on occasion
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check as the individual is required to be deemed insurable and operate a vehicle on behalf of the Company

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This document provides descriptive information about the above Suntex Marinas position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Suntex Marinas reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Suntex Marinas provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Suntex Marinas is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and team members with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.