Assistant Controller

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We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Assistant Controller to support our corporate accounting operations within the commercial real estate industry. This key role is responsible for leading financial reporting, managing month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and partnering with leadership to drive strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, a track record of operational excellence, and experience in corporate or real estate accounting environments. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with matching.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the leadership team to support long-term financial strategy, expense optimization, and performance results.
• Oversee preparation and consolidation of financial statements and ensure accuracy of internal and external reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process and lead periodic financial review meetings.
• Coordinate and deliver monthly and quarterly reporting requirements with regional and corporate teams.
• Conduct technical accounting research and ensure full compliance with US GAAP.
• Develop and implement effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead the development of key performance metrics and financial analyses to monitor business health and identify issues proactively.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors and internal system implementations or upgrades.
• Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency and support company-wide transformation initiatives.

Desired Competency, Experience, and Skills:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or commercial real estate setting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and the ability to evaluate complex accounting transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• Commercial real estate industry experience highly preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong leadership presence with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement preparation, audits, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with ERP or accounting platforms is a plus.
• Ability to lead initiatives and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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