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Assistant Controller

Vaco
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Columbus
May 13, 2025
Position Overview: A dynamic and growing real estate services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of commercial properties. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. Acting as a bridge between accounting, property management, and asset management teams, the position supports financial operations and reporting for managed assets and investor entities. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the monthly close process for assigned properties, including posting journal entries, reviewing accruals, and reconciling general ledger accounts. Finalize monthly financial reports and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness. Maintain and monitor internal controls to uphold financial integrity and adherence to corporate policies. Manage accounts receivable, cash transactions, and fixed asset records including capitalizations and depreciation schedules. Support the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts. Handle reconciliations for CAM charges, property taxes, and insurance allocations. Collaborate with operations and asset teams to respond to financial inquiries and provide analytical support. Review lease terms to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial compliance. Lead investor accounting functions, including investor setup, fund distributions, deal tracking, and financial reporting. Assist with year-end financial audits for private equity funds and support external audit processes. Contribute to accounting system upgrades, automation projects, and continuous process improvements. Supervise and mentor a team of property accountants, providing training, feedback, and development opportunities. Uphold high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and accountability in all reporting and communications. Promote a collaborative work culture with an emphasis on efficiency and service to internal and external stakeholders. Maintain consistency, professionalism, and integrity in all financial and team leadership activities. Qualifications: BA in Accounting or related field. Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Real estate or property management accounting experience strongly preferred. CPA license preferred or currently pursuing certification. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, especially in relation to real estate and revenue recognition. Experience with property management accounting systems; Yardi Voyager preferred. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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.