Charleston area company seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the accounting and financial management of multifamily construction and development projects. This position will work closely with the Controller, ownership, and other key stakeholders and will be responsible for project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and related accounting activities.
The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on project-based accounting experience, and a background in multifamily construction, real estate development, or a closely related industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting activities for assigned construction and development projects from inception through completion.
- Maintain project-level financial records, including costs, commitments, accruals, and budget-to-actual reporting.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, project reports, and supporting schedules.
- Monitor project budgets and forecasts and identify significant variances, trends, and potential financial issues.
- Assist with establishing financial reporting and accounting processes and procedures
- Work with project managers and leadership to maintain accurate project budgets and cost projections.
- Review and process development and construction-related invoices, draw requests, and other project expenditures.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close schedules.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure project transactions are properly recorded and classified.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and project funding requirements.
- Support lender, investor, ownership, and management reporting as required.
- Assist with construction draws and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting discrepancies and project-related financial issues.
- Maintain appropriate accounting controls, documentation, and procedures.
- Perform additional accounting and financial analysis as requested by the Controller and ownership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Approximately 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate development, construction, construction services, or multiunit housing.
- Strong experience with project-based or job-cost accounting.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting and/or construction management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Controllers, ownership, project managers, and other business partners.
Preferred Experience
- Multifamily construction or real estate development accounting experience.
- Experience with construction draws, development budgets, and project cost reporting.
- Familiarity with real estate development and construction accounting software.
- CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented accounting professional who understands both traditional accounting principles and the unique financial requirements of construction and real estate development projects. This individual should be comfortable working in a hands-on environment, collaborating directly with leadership, and taking ownership of project accounting and reporting responsibilities.
*Please send resume to admin@fulcrumstaffing.com in Word (not PDF) format. Thanks!