Assistant Controller
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Job overview
Delco Development is hiring an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will support accounting operations for a complex, multi‑entity real estate organization, working closely with the Controller to oversee daily accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. The role requires strong technical accounting abilities, real‑estate or construction industry experience, and the capacity to manage complexity across a large entity structure.
Key focus areas include Assist in managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting, Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by staff, and Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations across the entity structure.
Important skills include Technical Accounting, Real Estate Accounting, Construction Accounting, Financial Reporting, Journal Entry Review, and Account Reconciliations.
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Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the accounting operations of a complex, multi-entity real estate organization. This role will work closely with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, real estate and/or construction industry experience, and the ability to manage complexity across a large entity structure.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting.
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Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by staff and senior accountants.
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Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations across the entity structure.
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Partner with property management to ensure accurate revenue recognition (including hotel/hospitality-specific metrics such as RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy-driven revenue).
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Assist with cash management, bank reconciliations, and treasury functions across multiple entities and bank accounts.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for individual properties and consolidated portfolio results.
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across all entities and business lines.
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Supervise, train, and mentor staff accountants and property accountants.
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Assist in the onboarding of new entities, acquisitions, and dispositions into the accounting system and reporting structure.
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Support system administration and process improvement initiatives (e.g., AppFolio, Sage, or similar real estate/construction ERP platforms).
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or assistant controller role.
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Experience working within a multi-entity organization; comfort managing complexity across a large number of legal entities and consolidations.
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Proficiency with real estate/property management accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio) and construction accounting systems (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Procore) a plus.
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Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial consolidation tools a plus.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize across a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
What We Offer
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Competitive compensation
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid time off and holidays
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Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, diversified real estate platform.
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