Assistant Controller

Pay Information Houston City Personnel provided pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Houston City Personnel. Executive Recruiter at Houston City Personnel The right candidate will be a self‑motivated individual who is communicative, a team player, takes initiative and pride in their work with exceptionally strong technical and analytical skills. This opportunity is ideal for a hard worker with a strong accounting and financial reporting background looking to leverage that skillset to personally and professionally grow in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collegial and entrepreneurial environment. Responsibilities Manage daily accounting activities including maintenance of the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations with the support of the Project Accountant, including bill processing, approvals and payments Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. Ensure compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations Oversee periodic draws against development loans and bonds, ensuring completeness, compliance and project liquidity needs are met Lead calculation, preparation and payment of monthly internal project billings Participate in preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts and budget vs. actuals reporting Assist with the preparation, review and administration of internal and external reporting requirements for investors, lenders, banks, etc. Support the development and marketing teams on project financial and accounting matters Support the internal financial analysts to inform project cash flow and returns projections Liaise with external auditor and tax accountants, overseeing project audits and tax return preparation Oversee vendor onboarding, communication and compliance Oversee 1099 preparation and remittance Special Projects / Other Support the Controller, Directors and Owners with special projects as needed Assist with creation, documentation and implementation of various accounting policies and procedures Oversee internal financial controls and procedures, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting Leadership Supervise Accounting staff to support growth and professional development Provide leadership toward additional value‑added activities and support operational and departmental excellence, while fostering teamwork across functions Qualifications BBA Accounting required Strong technical skills and US GAAP expertise Effective business writing, strong analytical skills, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong quantitative and technical/computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; experience with Intacct a plus Must be a team player who will work well in a small company environment Compensation We offer a very competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, including a 401(k) plan with company match. The company also pays 100% of health insurance premiums for its employees and their dependents. In addition, we have a program in place to share the financial performance of our real estate development projects with all members of the company. We also offer the ability to work remotely as approved by management. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance for Self and Family Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Real Estate, Investment Management, and Community Development and Urban Planning #J-18808-Ljbffr