Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description:

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.