Assistant Portfolio Controller

Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries, account analysis, roll-forwards, and other required analysis for month-end close. Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting. Ensure all transactions have been recorded in accordance with GAAP and review balance sheet reconciliations to substantiate the balances and follow‑up on any action items in a timely manner. Review journal entries and other GL requests to ensure accuracy and validity Support the business office directors (BOD) in the field by providing training support and resolving issues, in collaboration with the Regional Business Office Specialist. Oversee the payroll process and ensure payroll is recorded properly to the general ledger in each accounting cycle. Monitor cash balances, reconcile monthly bank activity, and resolve any issues related to cash. Identify, research, and resolve items impacting financial statements, as assigned. Evaluate and improve internal processes and controls. Serve as escalation contact for Accounts Receivable collections. Assist in the preparation of the financial audits and tax filings. Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets. Provides financial/analytical support across the organization. Prepares the monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, as required under the management agreements of the company, with various ownership groups. The final financial reporting package is expected to meet any required deadlines with a high‑quality work product. Respond to both internal operations and external ownership questions on the financial reporting, in collaboration with the Regional Vice President. Assist in projects and duties, as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller, the Regional Vice President, or the community ownership group. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3-5 years’ experience preferred Experience with multi-family real estate and/or senior living industry preferred Experience with the Sage general ledger system preferred. Largely self‑directed with the ability to seek out objectives and complete with minimal management input Demonstrates flexibility by pivoting quickly to align with business needs Knowledge and application of Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel Ability to multi‑task and work in a challenging fast‑paced environment Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required Strong work ethic with a positive, can‑do attitude Strong presence with the ability to interact with senior leadership Makes sound and timely decisions Strong organization and time management skills with attention to detail Team‑oriented; willingness to pitch in and help out Self‑motivated; takes initiative Miscellaneous: May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents apartments May have picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising Community calls may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes. In order to ensure the proper execution and conduct during calls with family members and customers, calls are subject to quality control monitoring. #J-18808-Ljbffr Corporate -