Assistant Controller - Property & Foundation Accounting

Assistant Controller - Property & Foundation AccountingHybrid, Norfolk, VAA respected mission driven organization that supports major institutional initiatives is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its accounting team as an Assistant Controller focused on foundation and real estate financial operations. This position suits a strategic finance professional who excels in a multifaceted environment that combines nonprofit financial oversight with real estate accounting operations.The Assistant Controller will play a central role in managing financial operations across several affiliated nonprofit entities and real estate holdings. This individual will lead essential accounting operations, supervise a small accounting team, and maintain precise and reliable financial reporting. The role works closely with senior leadership on budgeting, audit readiness, and financial analysis that informs long-range organizational planning.This Role OffersCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageHybrid work environment with a balance of on-site collaboration and remote flexibilityOpportunity to work with mission driven organizations managing diverse financial portfoliosExposure to executive leadership and board level financial reportingCareer growth within a complex accounting environment that includes nonprofit and real estate operations FocusOversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger activity, accounts payable, and financial analysis across multiple affiliated nonprofit entitiesProvide leadership and development to the accounting team while maintaining accurate financial entries, completing reconciliations on schedule, and following established accounting guidelines.Maintain financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirementsReview and prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses to support monthly and annual reporting cyclesManage the creation and delivery of financial statements, trial balances, and budget variance reports for executive leaders and oversight groups.Support budgeting and financial planning activities including annual operating budgets and property level financial analysisAssist with preparation for external audits including development of supporting schedules, documentation, and auditor communicationSupport tax compliance efforts by assembling documentation and schedules used for nonprofit information returns and related regulatory reporting.Collaborate with leadership on financial reporting related to investment activity, long term financing, and real estate property performanceProvide backup support to senior financial leadership when needed and participate in board and committee reporting processesWork alongside internal teams and outside advisors to refine reporting practices, reinforce internal controls, and promote greater financial clarity. Skill SetMaster's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent advanced accounting experienceProgressive accounting experience including leadership responsibilities within complex financial environmentsExperience in assistant controller, accounting manager, or similar senior accounting leadership roleStrong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standardsExperience supervising accounting staff and managing team workflowsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systemsAbility to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholdersStrong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skillsExperience with commercial real estate accounting or property financial management strongly preferredExperience with nonprofit or fund accounting environments preferredCPA or relevant professional certification preferredFamiliarity with fund accounting platforms or property management accounting systems such as MIP or Yardi is a plusAbout Blue Signal: