Assistant Controller POST NUMBER: 444737
Industry: International Real Estate
Location: Midtown Manhattan, onsite
Salary: $150k-180k base plus bonus
A dynamic and growing full-service international real estate company is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their finance team. You will play a vital role in supporting the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in the efficient management of the company's day-to-day financial operations across a substantial portfolio of over 400 properties and investment entities.
Responsibilities:
- General Accounting & Financial Reporting:
- Prepare, review, and approve journal entries with accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure proper coding and classification of all financial expenses.
- Perform ad-hoc account analysis and balance sheet reviews.
- Reconcile monthly payroll clearing accounts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven experience in the real estate industry and management.
- Demonstrated experience as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller.
- Strong understanding of financial concepts, real estate transactions, and accrual accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., MRI, Sage, Kyriba, Avid, Concur).
- Excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Familiarity with the real estate transaction cycle and property taxes.
- A proactive approach with a strong initiative to identify and implement improvements.
- High level of critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.