Assistant Controller - SEC Reporting

The Quest Organization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage financial reporting and compliance for a publicly traded REIT. This role offers a direct path to grow into the Controller position, requiring strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of SEC reporting experience and excel in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive SEC reporting experience.
• Public Accounting experience and/or CPA is a plus.
• Expertise with SEC/GAAP rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and assist in SEC filings.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

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The Quest Organization provided pay range

This range is provided by The Quest Organization. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Senior Recruiter at The Quest Organization

Our client, a publicly traded REIT, is looking for a strong Assistant Controller for their team. There is a direct path to grow into the Controller role!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end close process, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements and analysis of financial results
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP
• Perform timely detail review of workpapers prepared by the staff accountant
• Assist in the review of financial data coming from third party operator
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and required disclosures for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, etc.)
• Recognize, research and resolve SEC reporting and general accounting issues
• Assist in the preparation of variance analysis and quarterly management reporting packages
• Manage internal and external audit requests on a quarterly and annual basis
• Assists in the preparation of board and committee materials.
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards and assist in the development of related implementation strategies
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement change initiatives
• Provide ad-hoc analysis in support of senior management initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5-10 years of progressive SEC reporting experience within a publicly traded company.
• Public Accounting experience and/or CPA is a plus
• Expertise with SEC/GAAP rules and regulations
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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