Assistant Controller (Real Estate)

Atlantic Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate and hospitality firm is seeking an Assistant Controller in Philadelphia, PA. This hybrid role involves overseeing month-end close, financial reporting, and team leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and over 6 years of experience in the sector, including in a supervisory role. Key technical skills include proficiency in Yardi Voyager and Sage Intacct, with strong analytical and communication skills being crucial. The position offers a base salary range of $140,000 to $160,000 annually plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate or hospitality.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior accountants.
• Own the full month-end close for a multi-property real estate portfolio.
• Consolidate property-level results into portfolio-wide reporting.
• Oversee cash forecasting and strengthen internal controls.
• Act as system lead for Yardi, Sage Intacct, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Effective time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Sage Intacct

Concur

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller (Real Estate) – Philadelphia, PA

Atlantic Group is hiring an Assistant Controller (Real Estate) in Philadelphia, PA for our client. This hybrid role supports financial reporting, accounting operations, and team leadership across a multi-property real estate and hospitality portfolio, overseeing month-end close, GAAP reporting, treasury, budgeting, audits, and system administration using Yardi Voyager, Sage Intacct, and Concur.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

$140,000 – $160,000/year + bonus

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Accounting Leadership & Team Oversight: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior accountants while setting clear expectations and maintaining a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Own the full month-end close for a multi-property real estate portfolio, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements with variance analysis.
• Reporting & Budget Management: Consolidate property-level results into portfolio-wide reporting and support annual budgeting and reforecasting by analyzing performance against plan.
• Treasury & Internal Controls: Oversee cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, and fund transfers while strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Systems & Improvement: Act as system lead for Yardi, Sage Intacct, Concur, and integrations, manage external audits and tax coordination, and drive process improvements through SOP enhancements and automation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate or hospitality, including 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager, Sage Intacct or comparable ERPs, Concur, treasury and banking platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, real estate and hospitality accounting, cash management, and POS or PMS integrations.
• Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong communication skills, effective time management, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.