Assistant Property Controller

The Quest Organization

White Plains, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Affordable Housing, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Best Practices, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Interpersonal Skills, Loans, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Property Management, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Tax Returns, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
White Plains, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

Assistant Property Controller


A well-established affordable housing owner/developer is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Property Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting functions across a growing affordable housing portfolio. This individual will play a key role in overseeing property-level accounting operations, ensuring compliance with affordable housing regulations, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.

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The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in affordable housing accounting, experience working with multi-entity real estate portfolios, and the ability to operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience with affordable housing programs including LIHTC, HUD, and other regulated housing structures is required. Yardi experience is strongly preferred.


Responsibilities:


  • Assist with oversight of accounting operations for a portfolio of affordable housing properties and related entities
  • Review monthly financial statements, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, HDC, bond-financed, and other affordable housing regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with property management teams, asset management, development, and external auditors
  • Review and analyze property operating results, budgets, variances, and cash flow activity
  • Assist with preparation of lender, investor, and regulatory reporting packages
  • Support annual audits, tax return preparation, and investor reporting requirements
  • Monitor internal controls and accounting policies to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Assist with process improvements and implementation of accounting best practices
  • Mentor and support junior accounting staff as needed


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA a plus
  • 5+ years of real estate accounting experience with significant exposure to affordable housing
  • Strong knowledge of LIHTC and affordable housing accounting/reporting requirements required
  • Experience with multi-entity and partnership accounting structures
  • Yardi experience strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

About the Company

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The Quest Organization

For over 30 years, The Quest Organization and its related entities have been a highly respected leader in Executive Search and Business Advisory Services, taking a holistic approach to finding not only the most talented individuals for “C” level executives and Middle Management Professionals, but making sure that our clients have truly defined their need both from a technical perspective and an overall “fit perspective. The hallmark of our success is the extraordinary experience and business acumen of our professional staff with a combined 50+ years of achievements in Executive Search and Advisory Services.
With backgrounds as CPAs in the Big “4″ and as financial professionals in industry, we are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with meaningful hiring recommendations, grounded in a thorough understanding of their overall business including their operations, finance, accounting, human capital and sales.

Our staff through their daily transactions in the employment marketplace and extensive participation in regional business organizations, is well positioned to provide candidates from mid level to CEO’s with insightful advice on career planning and positioning. Every candidate that we represent, benefits from a comprehensive interview to ensure they are considered for appropriate opportunities which match their capabilities, experience, desired compensation and quality of life attributes. We are known to provide the most meticulous interview preparation and follow through in the industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.questorg.com