Assistant Controller

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Montgomery County, PA is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvements while leading a team of accounting professionals. This leadership role partners with senior leadership to drive strategic growth, GAAP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with asset and property management teams.

What you bring: a CPA (preferred), 6+ years of real estate accounting experience, and strong Excel/Yardi

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience required (public and/or private).
• Real estate accounting experience required; multifamily experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Yardi or similar real estate software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for portfolios of multifamily properties and corporate operations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close; review financial statements and reconciliations in GAAP.
• Assist treasury management, budgeting, distributions, payroll accounting, and cost allocations.
• Serve as lead for audits; coordinate with external auditors and maintain strong internal controls.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; identify process improvements and implement new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

Job description

Job Overview - Assistant Controller

Compensation: $120,000-$140,000/year +bonus

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Assistant Controller in Montgomery County, PA for our client. This leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives while managing a team of accounting professionals and partnering with senior leadership to support the organization's continued growth. The ideal candidate has strong accounting leadership experience, a collaborative management style, and a proven ability to improve financial processes and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities as the Assistant Controller:

• Property & Corporate Accounting: Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of multifamily properties, investment entities, and corporate operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting workpapers while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Treasury & Fund Support: Assist with treasury management, budgeting, property and fund distributions, payroll accounting, cost allocations, and quarterly property valuation support.
• Audit & Compliance: Serve as a key contact for annual property audits, prepare and review audited financial statements, coordinate with external auditors, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Leadership & Process Improvement: Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while identifying opportunities to improve processes, implement new technologies, and strengthen financial operations.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Asset Management, Property Management, Human Resources, and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, financial planning, and business operations.

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA designation is preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience is required, including public accounting or a combination of public accounting and private industry experience.
• Industry Knowledge: Real estate accounting experience is required. Experience with multifamily property accounting is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office is required. Experience with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor accounting staff, improve financial processes, collaborate across departments, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced real estate environment.