ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Union Real Estate Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Real Estate Company is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to manage daily accounting operations in Pittsburgh. You will oversee financial reporting, support the accounting team, and ensure strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, seven years of progressive experience, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time, in-office position offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in real estate management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the daily activities of the accounting department.
• Manage month-end close process.
• Prepare annual financial statements and summaries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Union Real Estate Company is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our accounting team. You will be responsible for supporting the financial integrity of the company by overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and managing the accounting team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Billing. This role partners closely with the Controller and President to ensure accuracy and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and developing team capabilities. This is a full-time, in-office position at our downtown Pittsburgh location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the daily activities of the accounting department, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, using our real estate management software.
• Manage month-end close process.
• Oversee billing reconciliation with our billing department.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthend close reports and statements, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review internal financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Prepare annual financial statements and summaries.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support planning initiative and property performance.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in real estate management is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Possess excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advocates the highest ethical standards and practices.
• Possess the ability to manage a detail‑oriented, complex workload involving multiple priorities.
• Possess the ability to promote and facilitate a team environment.