What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Shea Homes?
Job Scope
The Assistant Controller is primarilyresponsiblefortheaccountingandfinancialreportingforShea Properties residential apartment portfolio. The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000, and the Assistant Controller is also eligible to participate in the discretionary annual bonus plan. JF Shea offers a competitive benefit package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance.
The Assistant Controller, as with all Shea team members, is expected to conduct himself / herself in a professional manner that is consistent with Shea Core ValuesandtheBusinessEthics,EmployeeConduct and Confidentialitypolicy.
Job Duties
Oversee accounting and financial reporting forShea Properties residential apartment portfolio.
Supervise and mentor the residential apartment accountingteam.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements for both internal operations and external GAAP reporting.
Manage Affordable Housing portfolio including lender, JV partner and government reporting requirements.
Perform detailed review of key financial statement activity.
Support VP Accounting on consolidated and joint venture audit requests.
Review monthly, quarterly and annual lender and joint venture reporting packages.
Work with operations and development teams to support ad hoc reporting and analysis needs.
Prepare and maintain property tax tracking schedules and manage payment process.
Communicate month-end tasks and reporting with operations team.
Enforce existing accounting policies andprocedures as well as roll out any new policies as needed.
Work with VP Accounting on IT system rollouts and enhancements.
Seek continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems and financialreporting.
Ensure timely and accurate member capital statements and tax packages.
Desired Competencies
Proven work experience as an Accounting Manager or equivalent
Driven to strive for accuracy with a keen eye for detail
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
Facilitate collaborative interactions within and between departments.
Ability to independently plan and prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Adaptable to change with a positive and professionalattitude.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Technical / Professional Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimumoffiveyearsofaccountingexperience.
- Must possess in-depth understanding of financial statements and GAAP accounting.
- Real Estate experience preferred.
- Public Accounting experience is desirable, CPA a plus.
- Experience with REIT compliance, Low Income Housing or New Market Tax Credits a plus.
Work Environment
The Assistant Controller works in a professional office environment.Work hours areusuallyscheduled from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. However, the Assistant Controller should be flexible with availability depending on the needs of thedepartment.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use a telephone and personal computer, communicate verbally and in writing, stand, walk and sit.
Shea Properties is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
EOE / M / F / D / V
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000
