Assistant Controller
Company: RSI
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Our client is a well known REIT
firm. They are growing and is looking for an experienced Assistant
Controller to join our accounting leadership team. This is a
high-impact role partnering closely with the Controller and CFO,
with broad responsibility across accounting operations, financial
reporting, internal controls, systems, and team development. As
Assistant Controller, you’ll lead the monthly close process, ensure
the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, support audits
and tax compliance, drive process improvements, and help scale
best-in-class accounting practices as our portfolio continues to
grow. What You’ll Do • Oversee monthly GAAP and tax-basis closes
for property, fund, and management entities • Review journal
entries, account reconciliations, and close deliverables • Lead CAM
reconciliations and related reporting • Prepare and review internal
and external financial reports • Coordinate annual audits and serve
as a key contact with external auditors • Evaluate complex and
non-routine transactions under GAAP • Support accounting policy
updates and internal control initiatives • Partner with external
tax advisors on projections, compliance, and filings • Support
treasury activities related to partnership distributions • Drive
process improvements and system optimization (Yardi Voyager) •
Collaborate cross-functionally with Property Management, Leasing,
Treasury, and Investor Relations • Lead, mentor, and develop
members of the accounting team What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • CPA or active CPA
candidacy preferred • 6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Real estate, fund, or partnership accounting experience preferred
• Public accounting and/or public company experience strongly
preferred • Experience with partnership tax reporting and K-1s a
plus • Yardi Voyager experience strongly preferred • Advanced Excel
skills and strong attention to detail • Proven ability to lead,
mentor, and manage teams Recruiting Solution Incorporated (RSI) is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all
backgrounds, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran
status, age, disability, or race.
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