Assistant Controller

6 Degrees Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Group in Atlanta, GA is hiring an Assistant Controller to support the Controller across accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a portfolio of development, property management, and corporate entities.

This role blends hands-on accounting with leadership, serving as a go-to resource for complex accounting matters and a backup for critical financial functions, with emphasis on real estate project costs and leasing activity.

Qualifications

• 57 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with property management and/or real estate accounting required.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, with MRI or Yardi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations across development, property management, and corporate entities.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and close.
• Provide financial oversight for development projects and managed properties, including job costs and leasing activity.
• Guide and support accounting team members while driving process improvement and system initiatives.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

A client of 6 Degrees Group is hiring for an Assistant Controller in Atlanta, GA.This role supports the Controller across accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a company with development, property management, and corporate entities under one roof. The position blends hands-on accounting work with leadership, serving as a go-to resource for complex accounting matters and a key backup for critical financial functions. Real estate and property accounting experience is important given the mix of development projects and managed properties in scope. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety juggling corporate compliance, property-level oversight, and team development all at once.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations across development, property management, and corporate entities
• Support preparation and review of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and month-end/quarter-end/year-end close
• Provide financial oversight for development projects and managed properties, including job costs and leasing activity
• Guide and support accounting team members while driving process improvement and system initiatives

Qualifications:

• 57 years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with property management and/or real estate accounting required
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, with MRI or Yardi experience preferred