CRE Development Accounting Lead

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffFinancialGroup in Atlanta seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for development projects and individual properties. You will manage ledgers, reconciliations, project cash flows, and cost tracking, ensuring timely, accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong property accounting foundation and hands-on reconciliation experience, capable of partnering with development and accounting leadership in a fast-paced CRE environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• Experience with commercial real estate, property development, or construction accounting preferred.
• Hands-on AP/AR, GL, and month-end close experience.
• Experience preparing property-level financial statements and tenant billing.
• Ability to analyze financial and cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, balance sheet account reconciliations, and related financial analysis.
• Oversee cash flow sources for construction and development projects.
• Reconcile bank accounts and subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Perform daily cost tracking, research, and analysis.
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports.
• Maintain development general ledgers and financial statements for individual properties.
• Prepare development entity financial reporting for monthly review with development and accounting managers.
• Record accounting journal entries related to acquisitions, dispositions, and assets placed in service.
• Research discrepancies and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of development accounting records.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Cash flow management

Cost tracking

Financial reporting

Job description

StaffFinancialGroup in Atlanta seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for development projects and individual properties. You will manage ledgers, reconciliations, project cash flows, and cost tracking, ensuring timely, accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong property accounting foundation and hands-on reconciliation experience, capable of partnering with development and accounting leadership in a fast-paced CRE environment.