Assistant Controller, Real Estate Accounting
Enterprise Community Partners
- Columbia, MD
- $105,000-112,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: LBETH1 Bethesda Columbia, MD
Time Type: Full time
Requisition ID: REQ3304E nterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.Join us at enterprisecommunity.orgWorking at EnterpriseAt Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey.Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package .Job Description Summary The ECD Finance team is responsible for the accounting and reporting for the Development, Asset Management, Resident Services and Property Management functions. This position will assist in preparation and analysis of (i) operating results for financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to management, lenders and regulatory agencies. Additionally, maintaining professional relationships and communication with colleagues, internal stakeholders, lenders, auditors and regulatory agencies. This position requires enthusiasm, excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, analytical, and computer skills, and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:
- Assist in the maintenance of the books and records for all legal entities which include the corporate entities, projects under rehabilitation, operating entities, and the corporate general partners.
- Support Controller in month-end/quarterly/year-end close processes for Enterprise Community Development and subsidiaries. Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Assist in preparing financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules.
- Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits
- Prepare schedules to support information required in the tax preparation of Form 990 for the corporate entities.
- Support real estate transaction accounting including pre-development costs, grants, acquisitions, dispositions and consolidations.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations
- Mentor and guide junior accounting staff
- Ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Support the maintenance and/or establishment of accounting policies and procedures. Assist in system implementations and process improvements
- Supervise assigned interns, as applicable
- Incumbent is expected to:
- Model and ensure that team members exhibit pride, drive and collaboration.
- Assist with the development of team and individual goals.
- Manage direct report's performance (if applicable) by giving sufficient performance feedback and provide timely and thorough goal setting and reviews.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent is required; CPA and or advanced degree is preferred.
- 5-7 years accounting/finance experience required
- Supervisory experience preferred but not required.
- Must possess strong financial, analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills, and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines with a quality, accurate work product.
- Must be highly motivated, be able to work independently and possess strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Incumbent is expected to demonstrate strong ethics, strong interpersonal and communication skills to represent the interests of Enterprise both within and outside the organization.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required.
- Public accounting experience and knowledge of real estate analysis or partnership accounting preferred.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly with Excel, are required.
- Experience with Workday is desirable.
- Ability to maintain a big picture focus while attending to detailed work and providing thorough documentation.
- Ability to work under stress/pressure.
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours during peak periods