ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Job Summary As an Assistant Controller for Acendion Capital & Development, you serve as a strategic partner for all accounting activities, compliance, and reporting. Additionally, the position requires deep accounting expertise and strong financial leadership capabilities, with the ability to provide insightful recommendations and influence key stakeholders through expert financial analysis and strategic guidance independently. The most rewarding part of this role is being a key leader of a new organization with coaching and career ownership of the Fischer Group finance and accounting organization. You will thrive in this role if you: Adapt to changing projects, priorities, and tasks quickly and effectively. Demonstrate a self-starting attitude by finding and improving processes and procedures. Strive to make decisions through research and analysis to mitigate risk. Complete your work accurately taking into account each detail no matter the size. Ability to flex beyond accounting projects and lead strategic projects not exclusively in the accounting space These skills will be used to: Lead all aspects of accounting for Acendion, including providing strategic financial guidance to leadership. Provide strong GAAP expertise and consulting across the business, while ensuring all operations and reports are managed in accordance with GAAP and Company standards Manage construction loan processes, including submission of draws, coordination of field inspections, etc. Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, annual audit and tax requirements. Provide accounting leadership on new development projects, including monitoring costs, analyzing variances and recommending how to mitigate negative trends, while maintaining project-specific accounts and financials. Facilitate and review cash flows to and from investors and portfolio companies, and prepare detailed financial reports for project investors and bank compliance reporting. Identify and assess risks & opportunities, engaging leaders to mitigate key risks. Develop and implement digital solutions and technologies that accelerate the close and provide detailed financial analysis of actuals to improve business insights. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA/CA preferred 7+ years of experience in accounting roles Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), financial statements and general ledger management Experience in financial controls and financial reporting for external investors Experience and background with accounting ERP's and other related technologies Job Costing and Project Accounting Experience, especially in the construction industry The Value of a Career with Acendion Capital & Development A part of The Fischer Group, Acendion Capital & Development is a leading national company specializing in mixed-use and multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. We collaborate with individual investors to create high-quality developments in high-demand neighborhoods. Our mission is to elevate local rental housing markets and mixed-use projects, diversify investor portfolios, deliver strong returns, and provide growth opportunities for our employees. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are: Tuition Reimbursement Health Insurance Competitive Compensation 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing Employee Life Insurance Personal time off Inclusive Leave

Created: 2024-11-05