Assistant Controller Property Accounting

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks an Interim Assistant Controller to support the property accounting organization during a transitional period. The role is hybrid with in-office requirements three days per week; remote candidates will be considered with PST hours.

Duration is four months with potential extension. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting for a portfolio of real estate assets, reviewing close processes, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of accounting experience with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong property accounting experience within commercial real estate or related industry.
• Experience reviewing complex accounting transactions, financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
• CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate assets and related entities.
• Review month-end and year-end close deliverables, including reconciliations and financial reporting packages.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and other complex real estate transactions.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting requirements, lender reporting, and compliance-related activities.
• Manage relationships with third-party accounting providers and review external deliverables for accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting, variance analysis, cash management reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Identify process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and mentor accounting team members as needed.

Skills

Property accounting

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Job description

Interim Assistant Controller, Property Accounting

Our client, a real estate investment and property management firm, is seeking an Interim Assistant Controller to support its property accounting organization during a transitional period.

This position is hybrid with in-office requirements 3 days/week. Remote candidates will be considered; however, PST working hours are required. This role has a duration of 4 months with the opportunity to extend.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate assets and related entities.
• Review month-end and year-end close deliverables, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting packages.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and other complex real estate transactions.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting requirements, lender reporting, and compliance-related activities.
• Manage relationships with third-party accounting providers and review external deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with budgeting, variance analysis, cash management reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Identify process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and mentor accounting team members as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong property accounting experience within commercial real estate, real estate investment management, or a related industry.
• Experience reviewing complex accounting transactions, financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-management skills.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.