Assistant Controller / FP&A / VP Finance

Location: Remote (Philippines or Brazil)
Compensation:

• Philippines: $2500 $3200 USD per month
• Brazil: $3000 $3800 USD per month

Industry: Real Estate / Lending / Property Management
Schedule: Full-time aligned to U.S. business hours

About the Company

We are a growing real estate and lending platform operating across a multi-family portfolio of properties and related entities. The business is focused on scaling efficiently while maintaining strong financial controls accurate reporting and disciplined operational execution.

This is a high-growth entrepreneurial environment where finance plays a central role in decision-making and long-term value creation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Assistant Controller / FP&A professional to join a high-impact finance team. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting and strategic financial planning supporting multiple entities across a real estate and lending portfolio.

The position is hands-on and highly visible partnering with senior leadership on reporting forecasting and financial strategy while also building and strengthening the control environment needed to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements on both a Tax and Accrual (GAAP) basis including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements ensuring accuracy consistency and full compliance across all reporting entities.
• Manage monthly accruals supporting schedules and year-end tax journal entries across both tax-basis and accrual-basis books
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts within AppFolio ensuring data integrity across entities
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual audits and filings
• Prepare and review annual CAM reconciliations ensuring accurate tenant billing and true-ups
• Oversee AP/AR functions ensuring timely processing clean aging and improved workflows

FP&A & Strategic Analysis

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models in Excel for property performance and cash flow forecasting
• Deliver monthly reporting packages covering key financial and operational KPIs
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support business decisions

Regulatory & Municipal Compliance

• Own municipal income and expense filings across the portfolio including NYC RPIE and similar filings
• Lead TC201 processes partnering with external advisors and preparing required financial documentation
• Maintain a centralized compliance calendar to ensure all filings are completed accurately and on time

Controls Compliance & Process Improvement

• Design and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy and safeguard financial data
• Develop and document accounting policies and SOPs to support scalability
• Identify and implement process improvements including automation within AppFolio and Excel
• Ensure compliance with lender reporting requirements and partnership agreements

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a Staff Accountant providing day-to-day guidance and performance feedback
• Establish clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with property management asset management and legal teams

Required Hard Skills

• 5 years of progressive accounting and/or FP&A experience
• Direct experience in real estate or property management environments preferably multi-family
• Strong understanding of NOI CAM reconciliations and portfolio-level reporting
• Hands-on experience with AppFolio is required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modeling pivot tables and dashboards
• Experience working across multiple legal entities
• Proven ability to manage and develop junior accounting staff
• Experience building or improving internal controls and financial processes
• Familiarity with using AI tools to enhance analysis and automate workflows

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to operate in a hands-on fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly
• High ownership and accountability
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with forward-looking financial planning capabilities. They are comfortable operating across multiple entities understand the nuances of real estate accounting and can both execute and improve financial processes.

They bring a balance of precision and strategic thinking with the ability to support leadership while also driving day-to-day financial operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or active candidacy strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with real estate and debt accounting
• Exposure to joint venture structures waterfall calculations and investor reporting
• Familiarity with municipal filings such as NYC RPIE and TC201
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors and tax advisors
• Background in public accounting with real estate clients is a plus

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to maintaining financial accuracy ensuring compliance and enabling strategic decision-making across a growing portfolio. The Assistant Controller / FP&A professional will directly impact reporting quality operational efficiency and the companys ability to scale sustainably.

Required Experience:

Junior IC