Assistant Corp Controller

Assistant Corporate Controller Location: Local candidates only must reside within a reasonable commute (less than 1 hour) Compensation: $120,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Controller to join a growing organization within the Construction and Real Estate industry. This position is replacing a current employee and will play a key role in supporting corporate accounting operations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of real estate and construction accounting expertise, with hands‑on experience in cost segregation, property tax appeals, job costing, corporate banking, audit preparation, and complex journal entries related to closing statements and loan closings. This role requires a highly technical accounting professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and has current hands‑on experience with JDE (JD Edwards), which is a non-negotiable requirement. Key Responsibilities Assist in overseeing accounting operations for multiple entities within the construction and real estate portfolio Prepare and review closing statement journal entries and loan closing journal entries Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Coordinate and assist with audit preparation and external auditor requests Manage and monitor job cost accounting activities Support corporate banking functions, cash management, and reconciliations Assist with property tax appeal processes and documentation Work closely with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) for accounting operations, reporting, and financial management Prepare financial analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 5+ years of accounting experience within Construction and/or Real Estate industries Experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities Strong background in: Cost segregation Property tax appeals Job costing Audit preparation Corporate banking Closing statement journal entries Loan closing journal entries Current hands‑on experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is required and non-negotiable Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment Must be local and within a reasonable commute distance (less than one hour) Why This is a Great Opportunity Competitive compensation package at $120K annually Stable, full-time direct hire opportunity with long-term growth potential Join a well-established organization within the construction and real estate sector High-impact role with visibility across multiple business entities Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute to strategic financial operations Diverse and challenging accounting responsibilities that go beyond traditional corporate accounting Collaborative environment with exposure to both real estate and construction financial operations Ideal opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a key leadership support role within a growing organization #J-18808-Ljbffr Job Juncture