Assistant Financial Controller

Responsible for the entire accounting cycle including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, report generation, account receivables, account payables and other related parties financial-related tasks. You will work closely with other accounting staff, the property management, and asset management teams in order to produce reporting results. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial, hands-on environment and is looking for growth.

About Us:

Alpha Partners is an opportunistic real estate owner and operator. We create value through acquisitions and management, with select investments in the credit spectrum, across value-add multi-family, retail, and mixed-use/ assets with a focus on the Midwest and Southeast regions. Alpha Partners is supported by Alpha Management.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing and reviewing the full-cycle accounting for new and existing properties.

In charge of managing all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, deposits reconciliations, audit management and fees, and cash analysis.

Leading the preparation of the monthly account reconciliation process.

Monthly review of general ledger for accuracy and completeness.

Preparing and analyzing timely monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and management reports for assigned properties, and coordinating financial reporting with Principal and Investors.

Interacting and providing support to other business areas (Asset Management, Property Management, etc.) as it relates to assigned properties.

Budgeting and forecasting on both accrual and cash basis.

Calculating distributions to members/ partners based on operating agreements/partnership agreements.

Monitoring and reporting portfolio of loan balances, draw availability, and other loan details.

Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting, review leases, contracts, and other legal documents as it relates to accounting and risk.

Responsible for directing and controlling the workflow of accounting staffs

Serving as liaison to external accountants and lenders.

Assisting with the year end tax-filing process.

Understanding of investment structures, waterfalls, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and closing statements.

Assisting with special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

CPA/Auditing Experience

5 – 10 years’ experience, with at least some of that experience in commercial real estate or related fields.

Highly proficient with Excel.

Accounting software experience preferred – Appfolio, Quickbook. Quick to acclimate to new technology.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Commitment to detailed financial accounting and reporting.

Great attitude, solution-oriented. Excellent attention to detail.

Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization.

Ability to work effectively under multiple, and often changing priorities.

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.