Assistant Controller Job at Robert Half (Dallas)

Assistant Controller

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Dallas

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a real estate finance team in Dallas, Texas and help oversee core accounting activities across a diverse property portfolio. This position is well suited for an experienced accounting specialist who is ready to expand beyond a senior-level role while continuing to build expertise in property and real estate accounting. Working closely with finance leadership, this individual will contribute to accurate reporting, a smooth close process, and reliable financial operations that support multifamily and other residential communities.

Job Responsibility:

Drive the monthly close process for operating and holding entities within the real estate portfolio, ensuring deadlines are met and records remain accurate
Create and evaluate journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to maintain integrity across the general ledger
Prepare and examine property-level financial reports, confirming that statements and supporting details align with accounting standards and internal expectations
Monitor ledger activity and reconcile supporting schedules to identify discrepancies and correct issues promptly
Collaborate with property accounting staff to investigate balance sheet questions, analyze fluctuations, and resolve reporting variances
Contribute to annual budgets, forecasting efforts, and financial analysis for individual properties and broader portfolio performance
Assist with audit preparation, tax-related support, and lender reporting requests by organizing schedules and delivering required documentation
Strengthen accounting operations by helping document procedures, refine workflows, and support practical process improvements
Offer day-to-day guidance to property accountants by reviewing selected work and helping address technical accounting questions as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4 to 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Direct, hands-on experience in property accounting is required
Prior experience in a Senior Accountant or Accounting Supervisor capacity is preferred
Background in multifamily or broader real estate accounting is strongly preferred
Solid understanding of general ledger activity, month-end close, and financial reporting
Advanced Excel capability, with experience using Yardi or a comparable real estate accounting system preferred
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work through complex reconciliations and financial issues methodically

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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