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Assistant Controller

New York, United States (On-site)

Assistant Controller

1 Month ago • 7-10 Years • Account Management

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Job Description

Flow is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our growing Accounting team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will manage various general accounting functions, oversee critical processes like the close process and accounts payable, contribute to management reporting efforts, and foster collaboration across departments. Responsibilities include preparing month-end and year-end accounting procedures, ensuring accurate monthly reporting, maintaining budget vs actual data, and assisting with external audits. You will also participate in special projects, team training, and development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, 7-10 years of experience (mix of public and private preferred), a strong understanding of US GAAP, and excellent organization and communication skills.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
7-10 years of experience
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Excellent organization skills
Strong communication skills

Good to have:

CPA or MBA
IFRS experience
Experience with multiple legal entities
Experience with Sage Intacct
Strong analytical and Excel skills
Experience with Python and SQL
CPA

Perks:

Fully employer-paid benefits (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)
Paid time off and 13 paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, and other wellness offerings

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About the Company

Flow aims to create a superior living environment that enhances the lives of our residents and communities by developing, acquiring, owning, and managing multifamily apartment buildings and the services and technology inside those buildings.

Fulfilling our mission will require an exceptional group of people whose collective output is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Our team members are energized by the opportunity to impact our residents’ lives in meaningful ways. They are bold and creatively ambitious, driven by relentlessly high standards, act with a sense of urgency and accountability, and always, above all, operate with integrity, loyalty, and trust.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to become a key part of our growing Accounting team. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you’ll be responsible for managing various general accounting functions, overseeing critical processes such as the close process and accounts payable, contributing to management reporting efforts, and fostering collaboration across different departments.

Responsibilities

Prepare month-end and year-end accounting procedures including reconciliation of key accounts, booking journal entries and ensuring proper documentation is maintained for reporting
Responsible for accurate monthly reporting for all of Flow’s business segments
Work with the Corporate Controller and FP&A team to ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with reporting needs including department, vendor and business line classifications
Responsible for maintaining dimension reporting in the ERP and related systems for a rapidly growing company
Maintain and continuously improve the control environment for current and new processes
Timely updates and reporting on key deadlines to the Corporate Controller
Work with FP&A to maintain budget vs actual data
Play a key role in external audit by providing timely and accurate support schedules as requested
Assist with the development, review and updating of accounting policies, procedures, checklists and related documentation concerning assigned functions and responsibilities
Participate in special projects, team training and development
Compile accounting policy memos that address changes in our product or business lines

Ideal Background

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA is highly desirable
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 7-10 years of experience (mix of public and private preferred)
Strong understanding of US GAAP (IFRS a plus) and financial statement preparation and analysis
Excellent organization skills, strong attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills
Experience in working with multiple legal entities and under different legal umbrellas
Experience with Sage Intacct
Strong analytical and excel skills
Experience with Python and SQL a plus
CPA preferred but not required

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid benefits (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)

• Paid time off and 13 paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, and other wellness offerings

Flow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and hires regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, Veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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