Assistant Controller - Virtual Company
New York, NY
About the Job
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: On-site, NYC
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year
Position Overview:
The Assistant Controller will play a vital role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all financial records. This individual will work closely with the Controller and other key departments to maintain efficient accounting processes and provide critical financial insights to guide business decisions. Residential real estate accounting experience is required for this role to ensure familiarity with industry-specific accounting practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day financial activities, ensuring proper recording and classification of all transactions.
- Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring they meet accounting standards and reflect the true financial position of the company.
- Maintain and update the general ledger, including creating and reviewing journal entries for both cash and accrual accounting.
- Perform and oversee bank reconciliations, address discrepancies swiftly, and ensure cash balances are accurate.
- Manage the accounts payable process, from invoice verification to ensuring timely payments are made.
- Compile financial reports, offering analysis and insights to support management in strategic decision-making and budgeting.
- Ensure all financial operations adhere to applicable accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
- Support and coordinate audit activities by providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Assist with tax filings and compliance activities, preparing and submitting required documentation as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar certification is advantageous.
- Residential real estate accounting experience is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- In-depth understanding of general ledger management, including both cash and accrual accounting methods.
- Highly detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a knack for interpreting complex financial data.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $115,000 - $125,000 annually.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.