Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Controller | Bethesda, MD 4 days/week | $110-135K+10% bonus potential

A growing real estate organization is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to support the VP of Accounting in overseeing corporate accounting operations and strengthening the financial foundation of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who wants to make an impact across financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, internal controls, and team development . The role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, developing staff, and providing financial insight that supports business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Financial Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the corporate entity and consolidated financial statements
• Help deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership, lenders, and stakeholders
• Review financial results and investigate unusual activity
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with general ledger management, chart of accounts, and consolidations
• Support budgeting and forecasting

Accounts Payable

• Oversee invoice processing, coding, approvals, and vendor payments
• Ensure timely disbursements and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Strengthen AP controls, workflows, and segregation of duties
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
• Support accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close

Payroll

• Help oversee accurate, timely payroll processing, including multi-state and hourly/salaried populations
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and wage laws
• Partner with Human Resources on benefits, deductions, and employee changes
• Maintain payroll controls and approval processes
• Support payroll entries, reconciliations, and reporting

Treasury & Cash Management

• Assist with cash management, liquidity forecasting, and banking relationships
• Monitor cash positions, funding needs, and covenant compliance
• Support funding and disbursement processes
• Identify cash risks and recommend corrective actions
• Assist with debt administration and lender coordination

Internal Controls, Leadership & Partnership

• Help maintain strong controls across AP, Payroll, and Treasury
• Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and governance
• Support audit and tax reporting activities
• Help coach and develop team members across AP, Payroll, and Treasury
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Accounting leadership, Asset Management, Human Resources, and Tax
• Communicate risks proactively and offer practical solutions

This role offers the chance to help build a stronger, more scalable accounting organization while gaining visibility across leadership, operations, and finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or active pursuit preferred; MBA a plus
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2–3 years supervising accounting, AP, payroll, or treasury staff
• Strong experience in Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Treasury
• Solid knowledge of GAAP , financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with AP automation tools , ADP, Paylocity, or similar payroll systems , and banking platforms preferred
• Real estate industry and multi-entity consolidation experience preferred

Apply directly to this post for immediate consideration. Direct additional questions to Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn