Assistant Controller @ Asset Management Firm

Coda Search│Staffing; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Disability insurance

Job summary

A rapidly growing real estate private equity firm is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their corporate accounting team. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing the close process, and collaborating with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a Big 4 firm or real estate.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for management company.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Manage general ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Coda Search is partnering with a rapidly growing real estate private equity firm seeking an Assistant Controller to join their expanding corporate accounting team. This role will focus on management company accounting, working closely with senior leadership to oversee financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvements. The firm is experiencing significant growth and are looking to rapidly expand its operations this year

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for the management company
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for the corporate entity
• Manage general ledger reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded
• Supervise and review accounts payable, expense allocations, and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze expenses and prepare schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, etc
• Assist in the preparation of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Work closely with treasury and FP&A teams to optimize cash management and financial planning.
• Partner with external auditors to support the annual audit process and provide necessary documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within a Big 4 firm or a real estate investment/asset management company.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) a
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with senior leadership.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Real Estate and Financial Services

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Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Disability insurance

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