Assistant Controller - HYBRID, property mgmt
Confidential
Posted: February 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
Support a growing multifamily portfolio as a hands-on Assistant Controller in a fast-paced, property-focused environment, utilizing strategic planning, financial analysis, and team management skills to drive business growth and optimize property performance.
Required Skills
Job Description
Assistant Controller
📍 Tacoma, Washington
🏢 Privately Held | Growing Residential Real Estate Company
💰 $110,000–$125,000 + Bonus Potential
🎯 Generous Benefits + Cell Phone Reimbursement
🏡 Hybrid schedule offered after training (2-3 days in office)
A well-established and expanding residential real estate company in Tacoma, WA is seeking a hands-on, strategic Assistant Controller to support a growing multifamily portfolio (80–90 properties and counting). This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, property-focused environment and enjoys both team leadership and roll-up-your-sleeves accounting.
What You’ll Do
🔹 Lead and manage the accounting team, including remote staff
🔹 Oversee full-cycle property management accounting
🔹 Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting
🔹 Drive Month/Quarter/Year-end close processes
🔹 Maintain General Ledger oversight and review journal entries
🔹 Review P&Ls and prepare financial statements
🔹 Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts
🔹 Oversee bank reconciliations and external payroll vendor
🔹 Manage insurance and tax reporting processes
🔹 Partner closely with high-touch property management clients
🔹 Support onboarding of new properties and continued portfolio growth
What You Bring
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
2+ years of supervisory or management experience
Property management or real estate accounting background
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
Yardi Voyager experience REQUIRED
Strong Excel skills
Strong GAAP knowledge
Proven leadership capability
Strong organizational and communication skills
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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.