Looking for an opportunity with a dynamic, fun, and goal-oriented company? We’re growing quickly and we’re looking for some not-so-typical talent to join our team. 
 
Progress Residential® is the largest providers of high-quality, single-family rental homes in the United States. With more than 90,000 homes across some of the fastest-growing markets, our residents appreciate the flexibility, freedom, and convenience of living in a single-family home without the obligations of home ownership. 

Progress is committed to making the home rental process easy and enjoyable for the residents we serve by empowering our team members and investing in innovative systems and technology. Our portfolio has continued to grow substantially the past few years and we see increasing demand for professionally managed single-family rental homes and anticipate continued growth. 

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

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Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for directing the property accounting team, monthly close process, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to partner with senior management, middle management and staff to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and overall team capabilities. He/she will be adept at operating in high-volume, deadline-driven environments and thrive in an entrepreneurial and rapidly evolving atmosphere.

Essential Functions:

Mentor and direct property accounting team

Manage the monthly accounting close process to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting across the Company

Manage accounting processes with offshore team to ensure quality and consistency across teams

Review budget to actual variance reports

Ensure sales tax is filed timely and accurately

Assist with the annual financial statement audits

Evaluate team workflows to propose and implement improvements in efficiencies and automation

Interface and work cross-functionally with other departments in the Company to attain Company goals and objectives

Performs special projects as directed

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA strongly preferred

10 or more years of related experience

Experience with Yardi

Strong accounting and financial reporting skill set

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong excel skills and a mind for data management

Real estate / residential / REIT experience is a plus

What you can expect from us:

Progress Residential® offers all the financial and non-financial incentives you would expect from an innovative real estate investment and management firm:

In addition to outstanding training, we host quarterly summits and town hall meetings to encourage growth, knowledge sharing and a good time. After all, it’s about progress, not perfection. 

We offer competitive compensation, including a performance-based bonus.

Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family, parental leave, paid time off, 401k match, 10 paid holidays and much more.
 

Closing Statement:
This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
 
Progress Residential® is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v. 
 

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