Assistant Corporate Controller - Real Estate

Assistant Corporate Controller

Compensation: ~$120,000 base (DOE)
Industry: Construction / Real Estate
Status: Replacement of current employee

Position Overview

A well-established, multi-entity organization within the construction and real estate sector is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to support corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance across a complex portfolio of properties and entities. This role works closely with senior leadership and plays a key part in closing, audit readiness, and banking relationships.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, real estate knowledge, and experience operating in a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review closing statement journal entries, including month-end and year-end close

• Handle loan closing journal entries, loan draws, and reconciliations

• Support and coordinate audit preparation, schedules, and external auditor requests

• Manage and support cost segregation studies and related accounting impacts

• Support property tax appeals and real-estate-related tax matters

• Oversee job cost accounting for construction and development projects

• Assist with corporate banking relationships, loan compliance, and reporting

• Ensure accuracy and consistency across multiple legal entities

• Support internal controls, policies, and accounting process improvements

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Industry Background:

  • Construction and/or Real Estate

  • Experience managing accounting for multiple entities

• Accounting Experience:

  • Strong real estate accounting background

  • Cost segregation experience

  • Property tax appeal experience

  • Job cost accounting

  • Audit preparation experience

  • Corporate banking exposure

• Technical Skills:

  • JD Edwards (JDE) – current, hands-on experience required

  • Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

  • Proficient in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred

• Experience supporting growth, acquisitions, or complex portfolios

Why This Role

• Critical, visible role supporting corporate leadership

• Stable organization with meaningful real estate assets

• Opportunity to make immediate impact in a replacement hire