Assistant Controller

S+H Search; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

S+,H Search seeks an experienced Assistant Controller / Accounting Director to join a sophisticated finance and investment firm in Plano, Texas. The role is hands-on and focused on financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and SEC reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, CPA, and familiarity with public company reporting, real estate or financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA required.
• Approximately 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with public company and SEC reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with SEC reporting and public-company financial reporting.
• Support accounting for real estate investments, debt, financing activities, and related transactions.
• Assist with consolidations, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Partner with external auditors and support audit and review engagements.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with technical accounting research and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiencies.
• Partner with senior accounting and finance leadership across the organization.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

SEC reporting

Advanced Excel

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller / Accounting Director to join a growing, sophisticated finance and investment firm. This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a complex environment and wants meaningful exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and SEC reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of public accounting and commercial real estate, real estate investment, mortgage finance, or related financial services experience and be comfortable operating in a deadline-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and supporting schedules
• Assist with SEC reporting and public-company financial reporting
• Support accounting for real estate investments, debt, financing activities, and related transactions
• Assist with consolidations, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Partner with external auditors and support audit and review engagements
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with technical accounting research and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiencies
• Partner with senior accounting and finance leadership across the organization

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA required
• Approximately 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred, particularly with a major or national firm
• Experience with commercial real estate, REITs, real estate investment, mortgage finance, or financial services
• Experience supporting a public company and SEC reporting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, and audit coordination
• Advanced Excel and strong accounting/reporting systems experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders