Assistant Controller

Description: Assistant Controller

We are seeking an assistant controller to join our account team which manages a large real estate portfolio for a client with properties in Seattle Bellevue and New York City. The finance team sits onsite in the Seattle campus. The assistant controller will oversee all monthly close reporting budget amp reforecasting cash management and spend compliance processes for the portfolio and will report directly to the senior finance manager for the portfolio. This role will serve as a key partner to the leadership team and will have high visibility with the client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the period financial close activities to ensure completeness and accuracy of client’s GAAP financial reporting deliverables reviewing all workpapers and analytical commentary prepared by accountants and finance analysts.

• Gain complete understanding of client accounting requirements communicate requirements to property teams and finance team staff and ensure requirements are met as established by the client.

• Review leases for proper lease accounting in accordance with GAAP and client policies.

• Maintain all necessary accounting controls within the framework of GAAP JLL policies and client policies.

• Provide leadership for the biannual client budget cycles and periodic reforecast processes.

• Supervise cash management procedures.

• Drive the AP cycle and review funding requests to make timely payment of invoices and ensure all spend complies with the client’s spending and transaction policy SampTP and other spend policies prior to disbursement.

• Function as a resource to property teams to coordinate procedures respond to accounting questions and respond to client questions.

• Become subject matter expert on client’s contract requirements and maintain a working knowledge of significant Main Services Agreements MSAs.

• Oversee the launch of annual POs for recurring contract services.

• Contribute to monthly and quarterly business reviews with the client as part of the leadership team provide commentary on finance team topics and review financial analysis.

• Manage the performance and workload of assigned finance team staff developing staff succession and growth plans and monitoring performance and training requirements.

• Oversee the compilation and analysis of financial and operational data required for certain quarterly Key Performance Indicators KPI including Opex and Capex budget accuracy.

• Facilitate ad hoc reporting and other projects as required by manager or client.

• Manage team in achieving accounts receivable objectives and metrics overseeing maintenance and research on AR over 30 days past due.

• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting CPA active or inactive preferred.

• 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience required with 2-3 years in a controller or supervisory role strongly preferred.

• Property management or other real estate experience preferred.

• Public accounting experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving ability.

• Proficient in excel and accounting systems with preference for property management accounting software such as MRI and Yardi.

Skills

gaap principles, month end, budgeting forecasting and planning software, cash flow management, lease accounting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Secondary / Nice-to-Have Skills

• CPA Certification: Active or inactive CPA preferred.

• Real Estate Experience: Familiarity with property management or real estate accounting.

• Public Accounting Background : Prior experience in public accounting adds value.

• Contract Management Knowledge: Understanding of MSAs and recurring service POs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

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.

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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