Real Estate Assistant Controller — Hybrid, Lead Finance

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller in Massachusetts for a newly created role within a growing real estate portfolio. The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite; 2 days onsite after 6 months) and a chance to lead accounting staff and partner with the Controller to drive financial operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of accounting experience, real estate focus, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, real estate accounting preferred.
• Strong managerial and supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Admin; Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency with Yardi or similar accounting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting staff including hiring, training, development, and performance management
• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple properties
• Advise accounting and property management teams on financial and accounting matters
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipts
• Ensure timely completion and review of general ledger analysis and bank reconciliations
• Perform financial and budget analysis
• Assist with development of annual property and corporate budgets
• Support the Controller with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and financial analysis

Skills

Real estate accounting experience

Managerial and supervisory experience

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Yardi or similar accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller in Massachusetts for a newly created role within a growing real estate portfolio. The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite; 2 days onsite after 6 months) and a chance to lead accounting staff and partner with the Controller to drive financial operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of accounting experience, real estate focus, and strong communication skills.