Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring that financial statements are in line with owner’s requirements and industry standards. Working under the direction of the controller, the Assistant Controller oversees the accountants and reviews the financial statements to assure that they meet standard accounting principles, state and federal regulations and government policies. They also assist with the development of financial accounting systems required to maintain reporting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining the Company’s financial policies and procedures by providing operational oversight to the accountants, and assist with the budgeting function
• Supervises subordinate personnel in the accounting department
• Assists with all accounting functions including, but not limited to, General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analyze the financial results
• Supervises the preparation of monthly journal entries
• Performing non-full disclosure accounting procedures for clients, including compiling monthly financial statements, A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, tax payments, and inventory control
• Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
• Assists with the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting process
• Assist with the Properties’ year-end audits and liaison with the independent auditors
• Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
• Stays current with new regulations and industry pronunciations
• Work with other departments within the organization to achieve the overall goals of the company
• Assists Controller with a variety of tasks
• Remaining abreast of tax law, and corresponding with federal, state, and local tax agencies on behalf of clients
• Consulting with clients regarding tax planning
• Establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with clients, agencies, and coworkers to promote a quality service image
• Contacting clients frequently to obtain required accounting data
• Researching and resolving accounting-related questions, concerns, and problems for clients in a friendly and timely manner
• Assisting clients with other special Accounting projects from time to time
• Participating in conducting training sessions
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Minimum of 5 years accounting experience with at least two years in a managerial role; public accounting and business experience preferred

• BA/BS in accounting
• CPA or an MBA is a plus
• Strong knowledge in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processes, etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all finance, financial planning, and accounting areas of a business including an excellent understanding of GAAP
• Real Estate experience a must
• Yardi Software experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications. (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
• Demonstrated professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem solving

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• Queens Village, NY 11428: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person