Assistant Controller

November 20

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Real Estate • eCommerce • Fintech

Real is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple for agents, home buyers, and sellers. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Real integrates real estate, mortgage, and closing services to provide a seamless, end-to-end experience with trusted, agent-led guidance. Their division includes expert services for luxury properties and military families, and they focus on enhancing the real estate process through innovative solutions and dedicated support for both clients and agents.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

🏠 Real Estate

🛍️ eCommerce

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. • Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, intercompany eliminations, and reconciliations across multiple entities. • Review and maintain consolidated balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items for all legal entities (U.S., Canada, and subsidiaries) • Prepare and review monthly variance analyses and financial performance reports, providing meaningful insights to management. • Monitor and validate transaction-level financial data between brokerage systems (e.g., transaction management and commission platforms) and the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies; identify control gaps and support ongoing SOX readiness initiatives. • Support external audits by preparing audit schedules, account analyses, and responding to auditor requests promptly and accurately. • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as applicable brokerage and licensing requirements in all jurisdictions. • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and management reporting packages; monitor actuals versus budget and investigate significant variances. • Supervise, mentor, and review the work of accounting staff or analysts to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and deadlines. • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline close timelines, enhance reporting accuracy, and support automation initiatives. • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Tax, and Technology teams to support new system implementations and continuous process enhancements

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred) • 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including experience in real estate, brokerage, or professional services industries. • Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control best practices. • Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional and client-friendly demeanor. • Detail-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • Offers Life and Health Benefits • Flexible PTO • 401K