Job Title: Assistant ControllerResponsibilitiesManage the accounting and financial reporting for the residential apartment portfolio.Lead and mentor the accounting team for residential apartments.Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements for internal operations and external GAAP reporting.Oversee the Affordable Housing portfolio, including reporting requirements for lenders, JV partners, and government entities.Conduct detailed reviews of key financial statement activities.Assist the VP of Accounting with consolidated and joint venture audit requests.Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for lenders and joint ventures.Collaborate with operations and development teams to support ad hoc reporting and analysis needs.Prepare and maintain property tax tracking schedules and manage the payment process.Communicate month-end tasks and reporting with the operations team.Enforce existing accounting policies and procedures and implement new policies as needed.Work with the VP of Accounting on IT system rollouts and enhancements.Continuously seek improvements in accounting processes, systems, and financial reporting.Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of member capital statements and tax packages.Essential SkillsProven experience as an Accounting Manager or in a similar role.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.Ability to facilitate collaborative interactions within and between departments.Capable of independently planning and prioritizing multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines.Adaptable to change with a positive and professional attitude.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsProficiency in reconciliations, month-end processes, financial statement preparation, financial reporting, journal entries, variance analysis, and general ledger management.Experience with ERP systems such as Yardi is preferred but open to others.Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and SUMifs.Open to candidates with less than 5 years of experience if they have relevant experience.A couple of years of public accounting experience combined with private accounting experience is highly preferred.Experience in real estate, property management, REIT, or affordable housing is highly preferred but open to other industries.A degree is required.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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