American Capital Group · 2 days ago
Controller
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expAmerican Capital Group is a leader in real estate development, focusing on multifamily community development. The Controller will lead corporate and fund accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and managing financial data across multiple entities.
Asset ManagementConstructionProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead corporate and fund accounting across multi-entity real estate structures
Ensure GAAP compliance and integrity of all financial data and statements
Own monthly/quarterly/annual close; drive timely, accurate consolidations and eliminations
Prepare consolidated financials for all entities and affiliated ventures
Analyze revenue, costs, overhead, and margins; deliver insights to improve profitability
Maintain chart of accounts architecture enabling entity and consolidated reporting
Partner with leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, and multi-year plans
Provide variance analysis and commentary versus budget/forecast
Model scenarios for new initiatives, developments, and capital allocation
Monitor company and project-level cash flow and liquidity needs
Oversee fund accounting: capital calls, distributions, allocations, promote/waterfalls
Produce investor/lender reporting packages and handle financial inquiries
Coordinate external audits, reviews, and third-party administrator/lender requests
Manage treasury: banking relationships, cash forecasting, intercompany funding
Ensure debt covenant compliance and accurate financing reporting
Design and enforce internal controls, approval hierarchies, and segregation of duties
Oversee tax compliance and coordinate filings with external advisors
Improve systems (e.g., Intacct/Yardi), integrations, automation, and data integrity
Build, mentor, and structure high-performing corporate/property/fund accounting teams
Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, translating analyses into actionable decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting is required
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably within real estate development, investment management, or fund administration
Advanced understanding of GAAP, consolidation accounting, and fund-level financial reporting
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to senior leadership
Strong understanding of institutional investor and lender requirements, including audit, compliance, and financial covenant reporting
Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Intacct, or Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and high attention to detail
Experience leading ERP implementations or system upgrades
Knowledge of real estate tax accounting, cost segregation, and partnership structures
Strong understanding of fund waterfalls, investor reporting, and promote structures
Proven success in improving accounting processes, efficiency, and data transparency
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple company departments
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Experience with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employer pays 85% of employee’s premium.
401k contribution opportunity with an annual company match.
Paid sick leave accrual equivalent to 1.33 hours for every 30 hours worked (~11 days per year).
Paid vacation starting at three weeks and increasing with tenure.
14 paid holidays, including 2 personal holidays of your choice.
Comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.
Company
American Capital Group
American Capital Group is a real estate company that creates, develops, constructs, and manages real estate assets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
BJ Kuula
Chief Executive Officer
Garret Larson
Chief Financial Officer
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