Assistant Controller/Risk Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller / Risk Manager to join our Accounting team. This dual-role position is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset toward risk mitigation and compliance. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting financial reporting, controls, and operational risk management for a growing portfolio of multi-family properties across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting (Assistant Controller Functions):

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities and properties.
• Assist with property-level accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Assist with external audits, tax return preparations, and lender reporting requirements.
• Perform ad-hoc and short-term accounting and financial tasks as requested by senior management, including special analyses, reporting needs, or time-sensitive projects.

Risk Management Functions:

• Serve as the internal point of contact for insurance matters, working closely with brokers and property teams.
• Manage the annual insurance renewal process for property and corporate coverages.
• Track and respond to insurance claims, coordinating with adjusters and legal teams as needed.
• Maintain COI (Certificate of Insurance) compliance for vendors, contractors, and tenants.
• Identify and assess operational and financial risks across the portfolio; recommend and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor lender and investor compliance requirements related to insurance and risk matters.
• Evaluate risk exposures and ensure adequate coverage and policy limits across all assets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate, private equity, or property management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Prior experience managing or coordinating risk management and insurance programs.
• Familiarity with Yardi, MRI, or similar property management/accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.