Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

Salary: $2,500 – $3,000/month (based on experience)

About The Company

Our client is a global IT Services and Digital Solutions company based in Silicon Valley, helping leading corporations deliver technology solutions, accelerate digital operations, and drive efficiencies.

About The Role

The Assistant Controller serves as the central point for all accounting and finance administration across Milestone’s property and operating entities. The role requires a proactive self-starter who can work independently and drive efficiencies to improve the company’s financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting across all business units
• Prepare and file all state and federal tax returns for corporate and personal entities
• Conduct regular tax planning and entity structure reviews
• Identify and pursue tax-saving opportunities
• Compile investment reports and communicate updates with investors
• Facilitate investment distribution payments
• Handle contract facilitation for new development projects
• Create annual operating budgets for each entity
• Prepare and evaluate new development/acquisition proformas and provide recommendations
• Identify opportunities for increased revenue and expense reduction across entities
• Prepare investment models for new projects
• Coordinate financing and information requests from banks and investors
• Evaluate institutional debt obligations for savings and risk mitigation
• Oversee bank account reconciliation for all entities
• Process state filings and business entity reports
• Facilitate 1099s and other tax-related documentation
• Manage credit card expense reconciliation
• Facilitate payroll for Milestone Development & Lighthouse Storage
• Perform internal audits of accounts quarterly
• Complete operating agreements for new entities
• Oversee cash flow management for all entities
• Analyze return on equity invested and track investment performance
• Maintain monthly investment spreadsheets with charts using PivotTables or Power BI
• Conduct cost segregation studies
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction and real estate experience preferred)
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with inter-company reconciliation and job costing
• Prior experience overseeing or mentoring accounting staff
• Experience managing multiple entities or lines of business is a plus
• Proficient in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Accounts Payable/Receivable experience
• Experience with NetSuite, Sage, or other ERP systems
• Payroll processing experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Team-oriented professional attitude
• Note: This position may require 40–50 hours per week.