Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager

Job Description

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER - Up to 145k +10% Bonus + 100% Employer paid benefits!

CFS has partnered with a successful, family-owned and operated real-estate developer in Silver Spring, MD to identify a motivated Assistant Controller to join thier team! This is a newly created position as a result of growth! They are extremely stable, and provide a supportive, flexible, family first company culture!

Everyone truly enjoys going to work everyday, so this position is in-office, however there is flexibility to WFH when needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Managing day-to-day and month-end close process

Quarterly/Annual Financial Reporting Package preparation

Facilitate annual tax return preparation with outside accounting firm

Facilitate annual audits and other attestation services

Variance analysis and transaction research

Establish new processes/procedures to increase efficiency within the department

Supervise and mentor accounting team members

Provide on-going support for new initiatives/projects

Ensure that deadlines are met

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

CPA a plus

Minimum 2 years’ auditing experience at a public accounting firm

Experience as an audit in-charge preferred or other supervisory experience

Experience working in the real estate industry (developer/construction/property management) preferred

Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

Highly organized and focused

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Highly dependable/ Takes ownership of responsibilities

Ability to independently research issues and propose solutions

Excellent problem-solving ability

Able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated and eager to contribute to a team of high-performing individuals

Ability to communicate with team members at all levels

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient using Microsoft Excel

Experience with software conversions a plus

QuickBooks experience preferredCompany Description

CFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management.

CFS was named to Forbes’ list of “Best Professional Recruiting Firms” three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the “Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies” two years in a row!