Real Estate Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Real Estate Assistant Controller in Palm Beach Gardens to lead cash management and daily accounting operations. You will review commissions, supervise month-end closes, and coordinate with leadership in the Brickell office on real estate and mortgage activities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in supervisory roles, a background in accounting with progression toward controller roles, and real estate accounting experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Background in accounting with progression toward senior or assistant controller level.
• Real estate or property management accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash management and daily accounting operations
• Review and approve commissions
• Manage month-end close processes
• Coordinate with leadership in the Brickell office
• Support financial operations tied to real estate and mortgage activities

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Real estate accounting

CPA track

Education

CPA or CPA-track

Job description

Real Estate Assistant Controller

Annual Salary: $80,000-$110,000

Location: Palm Beach Gardens

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for a Real Estate Assistant Controller

• Annual Salary: $80,000-$110,000
• Clear path into a leadership role with oversight of a small accounting team
• Direct mentorship from an experienced CFO and recently retired Controller
• Join a recognized luxury real estate brokerage backed by a prominent Real Estate Company (100-year legacy)
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• Hybrid flexibility (3 days in office after initial training period)
• Opportunity to grow within a stable, expanding organization

Key Responsibilities for the Real Estate Assistant Controller

• Oversee cash management and daily accounting operations
• Review and approve commissions
• Manage month-end close processes
• Coordinate with leadership in the Brickell office
• Support financial operations tied to real estate and mortgage activities

Qualifications for the Real Estate Assistant Controller

• 1–2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Background in accounting with progression toward senior or assistant controller level
• Real estate or property management accounting experience preferred
• CPA or CPA-track preferred