CONFIDENTIAL Assistant Controller

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Job description

If you are a self-starter with a proven ability to identify issues and resolve problems, this is the Assistant Controller role for you! This Assistant Controller position consists of regulating the day-to-day of the accounting staff and providing updates to the Controller. This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Dallas, Texas area. Get your career moving in the right direction by joining an innovative company in the Real Estate & Property industry via Robert Half.

Key responsibilities

• Backfill for Controller as provided
• Contribute to ensure a competent, trained staff through development, goal setting, and regular assessment
• Mark and expand process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency
• Approve implementation and verify adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Arrange numerous policies, procedures, and technical accounting analyses
• Establish relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like the monthly flash report, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook
• Provide assistance to the accounting team during the closing process to make certain deadlines are met
• Support the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting
• Stimulate accountability and the meeting of deliverables
• Additional duties as assigned
• Provide regular account reconciliation to completion
• Consider and form Ad Hoc financial reports
• Forward-thinking preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits
• Considerable accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions
• CPA certification a plus

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