Assistant Controller/Director - $150,000+

ProPivotal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPivotal in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Controller/Director to lead their accounting functions for managed properties. This impactful leadership role offers a salary of $140,000-$150,000 plus a bonus.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of commercial real estate accounting experience and leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing financial statements, compliance, and team management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements for real estate.
• Strong understanding of CAM, tax escalations, and lease accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements for clients.
• Ensure compliance with agreements such as management agreements.
• Collaborate with teams on budgets, forecasts, and reconciliations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Commercial real estate accounting experience

Leadership experience

Financial statement preparation

Yardi

CAM understanding

Tax escalations knowledge

Lease accounting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Paperless environment efficiency

Education

Public accounting background or CPA certification

Tools

MRI

Job description

A leading organization in the real estate services sector is seeking an Assistant Controller/Director to lead their accounting functions for a portfolio of managed properties. This is a highly impactful leadership role offering a salary range of $140,000-$150,000 annually, plus a bonus of at least 10%. The role provides an opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong culture and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements for clients, partners, and lenders.
• Ensure compliance with agreements such as management, joint venture, and mortgage documents.
• Interpret lease documents and support complex transaction analysis.
• Collaborate with property and asset management teams on budgets, forecasts, and reconciliations.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of acquisitions and dispositions.
• Verify lease data accuracy and maintain system integrity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff to uphold quality standards.
• Act as a point of contact for tax and audit engagements.

Required Experience and Skills

• 7+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements for real estate.
• Experience with Yardi
• Strong understanding of CAM, tax escalations, and lease accounting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a paperless, virtual environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Public accounting background or CPA certification.
• MRI knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in a fast-growing, highly collaborative environment.